BARUCH COLLEGE
Committees on Academic Standing- Application for Academic Appeal
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPEAL
Once you have completed the appeal form and typed letter, it is strongly recommended that you meet with an Academic
Advisor or your SEEK Counselor before you submit your appeal to the Committee.
A. F1 or J1 Visa students must meet with international Student Services before submitting the appeal.
B. Financial Aid recipients should discuss their individual circumstances with the Office of Financial Aid services
as appeal decisions may result in loss of aid, tuition liability or the return of a refund check.
C. If you are registered with Student Disability Services and you feel this Academic Appeal is directly related to
your disability, you may choose to request a letter of support from that office. Please contact them at
disability.services@baruch.cuny.edu
The following information must be included in your appeal submission:
1. This appeal form fully completed.
2. A typed appeal letter explaining in detail the reason for your appeal. Handwritten appeals will not be
considered. The following information should be included in your appeal letter:
a) What is your appeal request?
b) Explanation of the circumstances which lead to your appeal request.
c) The steps you have taken to ensure your success if your appeal is approved.
REINSTATEMENT Appeal letter must include the following information:
a) Have you participated in any of the Center for Academic Advisement and New Student Orientation
sponsored programs (ex: Students Towards Success, In Gear, Probation Workshops) If yes, it is
strongly recommended that you seek a letter from your instructor.
b) Have the issues/factors that hindered you from succeeding at Baruch been resolved? Explain.
c) What steps/measures have you implemented or will implement that will help you succeed
academically at Baruch College? Ex: reduced course load, fewer work hours, tutoring, etc.
3. Supporting Documents: Supporting documentation is required (medical, employment, legal, etc.) and any
letters from Faculty, Academic Advisors, Counselors, etc. The Committee will not consider appeals that are
submitted without supporting documentation.
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DEADLINE DATES FOR REINSTATEMENT WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
• For Fall reinstatement - all appeals must be submitted by April 1.
• For Spring reinstatement - all appeals must be submitted by November 1.