After receiving a transfer credit evaluation from the Records and Registration Office at RCC a student may appeal the evaluation by sending an email to [email protected] explaining the concerns with the evaluation. If the student is not satisfied with the explanation from the Records and Registration Office, the student may appeal this decision within 10 business days to the appropriate Program Director.
For Transfer Credit from SUNY Campuses:
Step 1:
The student will complete the Transfer Credit Appeal Form and attach all relevant information needed by the appropriate Program Director which is to include:
- A letter outlining the reason for appeal
- A syllabus of the course taken which includes the course description and learning outcomes
Applications that are received without supporting documentation will not be reviewed.
The Program Director will have five (5) business days to review the documentation provided. If the Program Director agrees to accept the credit(s) the Program Director will notify the Registrar of the decision.
If the Program Director does not agree to accept the credit(s) the Program Director will provide the student and the Registrar with a formal letter (not an email) specifically outlining the reason for the denial.
Step 2:
If the student does not agree with the decision by the Program Director or does not receive a response from the Program Director within five (5) business days, the student may appeal to the Dean of the school which oversees the department for which transfer credit is being sought.
The Dean will review the information submitted by the student and confer with the Program Director and departmental faculty. The Dean will have five (5) business days to review the documentation provided. If the Dean agrees to accept the credit(s) the Dean will notify the Registrar of their decision.
If the Dean does not agree to accept the credit(s) the Dean will provide the student and the Registrar with a formal letter (not an email) specifically outlining the reason for the denial.
Step 3:
If the student does not agree with the decision by the Dean or does not receive a response from the Dean within five (5) business days, the student may appeal to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
The Vice President of Academic Affairs will review the information submitted by the student and the Dean. The Vice President of Academic Affairs will have five (5) business days to review the documentation provided. If the Vice President of Academic Affairs agrees to accept the credit(s) the Vice President of Academic Affairs will notify the Registrar of their decision.
If the Vice President of Academic Affairs does not agree to accept the credit(s) the Vice President of Academic Affairs will provide the student and the Registrar with a formal letter (not an email) specifically outlining the reason for the denial.
Step 4:
If the student does agree with the decision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs or does not receive a response from the Vice President of Academic Affairs within five (5) business days, they may appeal to the SUNY System Administration by submitting the Student Transfer Appeal Form along with the requested material.
For Transfer Credit from Non-SUNY Campuses:
Step 1:
The student will complete the Transfer Credit Appeal Form and attach all relevant information needed by the appropriate Program Director which is to include:
- A letter outlining the reason for appeal
- A syllabus of the course taken which includes the course description and learning outcomes
Applications that are received without supporting documentation will not be reviewed.
The Program Director will have five (5) business days to review the documentation provided. If the Program Director agrees to accept the credit(s) the Program Director will notify the Registrar of the decision.
If the Program Director does not agree to accept the credit(s) the Program Director will provide the student and the Registrar with a formal letter (not an email) specifically outlining the reason for the denial.
Step 2:
If the student does not agree with the decision by the Program Director or does not receive a response from the Program Director within five (5) business days, the student may appeal to the Dean of the school which oversees the department for which transfer credit is being sought.
The Dean will review the information submitted by the student and confer with the Program Director and departmental faculty. The Dean will have five (5) business days to review the documentation provided. If the Dean agrees to accept the credit(s) the Dean will notify the Registrar of their decision.
If the Dean does not agree to accept the credit(s) the Dean will provide the student and the Registrar with a formal letter (not an email) specifically outlining the reason for the denial.
Step 3:
If the student does not agree with the decision by the Dean or does not receive a response from the Dean within five (5) business days, the student may appeal to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
The Vice President of Academic Affairs will review the information submitted by the student and the Dean. The Vice President of Academic Affairs will have five (5) business days to review the documentation provided. If the Vice President of Academic Affairs agrees to accept the credit(s) the Vice President of Academic Affairs will notify the Registrar of their decision.
If the Vice President of Academic Affairs does not agree to accept the credit(s) the Vice President of Academic Affairs will provide the student and the Registrar with a formal letter (not an email) specifically outlining the reason for the denial.