Appeals

Academic Dismissal

If you have been academically dismissed from BMCC or are withdrawing from a class after the deadline or appealing a failing grade:

Step 1: Download and complete the CAS Appeal form and save it as a PDF file (instructions).

Step 2: Write a personal statement and gather documentation (see “Helpful Hints”) Save your personal statement and supporting documentation as a PDF file (instructions).

Step 3: When you have completed steps 1-3, please email all your documents to appeals@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Step 4: After meeting with a counselor and you have a fully-completed appeal, submit your appeal by emailing it to registrar@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Note: Your appeal is not submitted until you, the student, email the completed appeal to the Registrar.

Note: When you click on the link you may be asked to sign in to Microsoft Office 356 using your CUNYfirst login (e.g Jane.Smith00@login.cuny.edu). Please have your CUNYfirst login information (username and password) ready.

 

Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal

If you need to complete a Financial Aid Title IV Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal:

Step 1: Email your assigned Academic Advisor and let them know you need to file a TIV Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal. If you do not have an assigned Advisor, please contact TitleIV@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Step 2: Complete the Title IV Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal. Get the form.  Save it as a PDF file (instructions).

Step 3: Gather your supporting documentation (see “Helpful Hints”) ). Save your documentation as a PDF file.

Step 4: Once you have completed Sections 1-6 of the TIV Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal with your advisor and have your Academic Plan, and any supporting documentation, please email all your documents to appeals@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Step 5: After meeting with a counselor and you have a fully-completed appeal, you can submit your appeal by emailing it to registrar@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Note: Your appeal is not submitted until you, the student, email the completed appeal to the Registrar.

Note: When you click on the link you may be asked to Microsoft Office 356 using your CUNYfirst login (e.g Jane.Smith00@login.cuny.edu). Please have your CUNYfirst login information (username and password) ready.

Note: In order to access Microsoft Forms, you need to log into Office 365  with your CUNYfirst log in. Your CUNYFirst login is in this format: Jane.Smith00@login.cuny.edu. If you are having trouble accessing your CUNYFirst account, see:

If you need additional technical assistance with your account, please contact the service desk directly at servicedesk@bmcc.cuny.edu or call (212) 220-8000 (select Option 3).

Helpful Hints:

Contact

  • 199 Chambers Street, Room S-343 – The office is OPEN though most services are still provided remotely.
    counselingcenter@bmcc.cuny.edu
  • Please note that our email address is not monitored continuously. If this is an emergency call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.
  • Students can always contact NYC Well at 888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) for immediate support.

Helpful Hints for Appeals (pdf)

BMCC Counseling Center

Phone: (212) 220-8140
Email: counselingcenter@bmcc.cuny.edu

 

Please note that our email address is not monitored continuously. If this is an emergency call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.

Appointments Are Available:
Mon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fri.: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.