Registration, Grades, and Records

Registrar's Office

Tasha Y. Rhodes, Registrar

Namm Hall, room N/G 15

300 Jay Street

Brooklyn, New York 11201

Phone: 718.260.5800

email: trhodes@citytech.cuny.edu

STAR Center

Lourdes Smith, Director

Namm Hall, room N 104

300 Jay Street

Brooklyn, New York 11201

Phone: 718.260.5013

Website: http://www.citytech.cuny.edu/nsc/

New Students

New students are advised and registered in the STAR Center.

Continuing Students

•  Web-based Registration. Continuing students who are EAR (early advisement and registration) eligible are permitted to register during our early registration period. These students are proficient in at least two of the three skills areas required by CUNY and are not on academic probation may register online using CUNYfirst. Early registration begins in November for the spring semester and in April the summer and fall semesters. Students who are not eligible for early registration should consult with their academic advisor.

Registration for non-EAR eligible students will take place at a later date once the end of term processing is complete. Students will be notified of the late registration date via email. There is an 18-credit limit during early registration.

•  Late In-person Registration. In-person registration occurs three times during the year:

•  January-spring classes

•  June-summer session and registration for fall

•  August-fall classes

Students should refer to the academic calendar for the late in-person registration dates. Some classes will already be filled by the time of late in-person registration.

All students are encouraged to monitor progress toward graduation by viewing their DegreeWorks Audit available on the CUNY Portal www.cuny.edu. DegreeWorks Audit is an easily accessible and user-friendly advisement tool. It compares your academic achievement to your major requirements found in the college catalog. It supplements but does not replace in-person advice from a faculty academic advisor from your major department. DegreeWorks

is available on the web 24/7. More details on DegreeWorks can be found at http://www. citytech.cuny.edu/registrar/faqs.aspx

Impounds Must be Cleared

Impounds represent debts owed to the college by students. All impounds (financial, library, etc.) must be cleared before registration. Students who have impounds will not be permitted to register, receive final grades or transcripts, etc.

Program Changes

Students may add or drop courses without academic penalty until the end of the program change period, noted on the academic calendar. To add or drop a course, students should first consult with their advisor, either through the STAR Center for new students or a faculty advisor for continuing students. To see a faculty advisor, start with the department advisement room and obtain a Program Change Form and authorization to change your schedule. Students must log on to CUNYfirst in order to complete the add or drop procedure. Be aware that if add/ drop actions alter the number of credits for which you are registered, it may change your financial aid eligibility and the amount you must pay. If there is a change in your bill, you should make adjustments to the bursar’s office. Program change fees are applied to changes conducted in person or online.

Dropping Courses After the Program Change Period

If you drop a course before the end of the change period, the course will not be noted on your record. If you withdraw from a course after the program change period, the grade for the course will be noted on your record

as a “W” (withdrawal) grade. Dropping a course may affect your financial aid. Financial aid recipients should consult a financial aid counselor before dropping a course. Refer to the academic calendar and the sections on grades and financial aid for more details.

Courses On Permit

You are permitted to take courses at other accredited institutions while in attendance at NYCCT if you meet these requirements:

1.  You may not be on academic probation;

2.  During the fall or spring semester, if you are attending another institution, you must register for at least one course at NYCCT.

During the summer session, if you wish to take courses on permit at another accredited institution, you may do so without registering for courses at NYCCT at the same time.

All permit courses must be approved in the student’s major department.

Taking Courses at CUNY Colleges

NYCCT students must apply for a permit to another CUNY college through CUNYfirst.

Students taking courses at other campuses within CUNY must pay tuition at this College.

Courses taken on permit at other CUNY colleges will be included on the NYCCT transcript with the grades earned. The grades will be calculated in the cumulative GPA. This applies to pass as well as to failing grades.

Taking Courses at Accredited Institutions Outside of CUNY

Students wishing to take courses at an institution outside the CUNY system must request approval by submitting a form available in the Registrar’s Office, room N/G

A permit is issued only for the courses that are creditable towards an NYCCT degree. Payment is made to the College where the course is taken.

Academic Credit Limit

The college has an academic policy limiting the credit load of students for the fall and spring semesters. The policy for students who are not on academic probation is:

1.  The maximum course load for students who have not demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics is 15 credits/equated credits. No exceptions to this maximum are permitted.

2.  The maximum course load for students who have demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics is 18 credits/equated credits. Exceptions to this policy will require written approval from the dean and chairperson of the program in which the student is enrolled. SEEK students to require similar approval from the director of SEEK. Students will not be considered for “excess credits” (for more than those spelled out above) unless they:

(i)  are enrolled in a program which requires more than 18 credits a term; or

(i)   have completed 15 credits and have a cumulative index of at least 3.0.

Students who register for more than 18 credits in a semester will be required to pay an “accelerated study” fee. Students who are on academic probation should refer to the policy on Academic Probation and Dismissal.

Grades

The following procedures and policies apply to both degree and non-degree students.

Grading Procedures

•  Any student record sent from another CUNY College must include a grade for each course for which a student has been officially registered and in attendance through the third academic week of the semester.

•  No grade, including “W” (withdrawal), will be recorded during the first program adjustment period which is commonly considered the drop-and-add period. A withdrawal after the program adjustment period and before two-thirds of the semester has elapsed will be assigned the grade of “W”.

Students should consult with their advisor and with the Office of  Financial Aid prior to withdrawing to determine what effect it may have on their degree completion and financial aid. Withdrawals can be made online in CUNYfirst or in- person at the Office of the Registrar.

No withdrawals from remedial courses will be permitted except in cases of administrative adjustment or, in exceptional circumstances, an approved leave of absence. Students seeking to withdraw from a remedial course must obtain the appropriate form at the registrar’s office and must secure all necessary signatures. All courses or credits for which the student is officially registered at the program adjustment period of each semester (after the drop-and-add period) shall be considered attempted credits. In addition, in some departments, faculty establish special grading policies to ensure that students achieve minimum competency in their major in order to meet graduation, licensure, and internship requirements.

Incomplete Grades

The grade of “INC” (Incomplete)  may be given by the instructor only when there is a reasonable expectation that a student can successfully complete the requirements of the course. This grade indicates that coursework or other requirements have not been fully met. This grade is a privilege and not right. To be eligible for grade of “INC,” students must be notified of what work needs to be made up and by when and complete an “incomplete grade” form with the instructor of the course, if available.

An “INC” grade must be removed within one month after the beginning of the following semester, or the grade of “FIN” will be recorded (calculated in the GPA as an "F") and the student will be required to repeat the course to receive credit. Students who receive an “INC” grade during the summer session are expected to remove the grade within one month after the beginning of the following fall semester.

Students should be informed that they will be dropped from any registered courses where the course with the “INC” grade is a prerequisite if the “IINC” grade is not made up before the registrar drops students missing prerequisites, usually a week or two before the start of the semester. In addition, an INC grade makes a student ineligible to graduate at the end of the semester. Anyone who has applied for graduation and then been given an INC will be denied graduation that semester and need to apply for graduation again after the INC has been resolved.

12-Credit Policy

Remedial work must take precedence over all other work; therefore, developmental courses must be completed before the student may progress beyond 12 credits. Non-degree students are not subject to this policy.

Repeating Courses and Policy on “F” or “D” Grades

Following CUNY policy, when an undergraduate student receives the grade of “D,” “F” or an administrative failing grade and the student subsequently retakes the same course at the same college and receives a grade of “C” or better, the initial grade will no longer be computed into the cumulative grade point average. However, the initial grade will remain on the transcript. The number of credits that can be deleted from the grade point average under this policy shall be limited to 16 for the duration of the student’s undergraduate enrollment in institutions of The City University of New York. It is the responsibility of the student to petition the registrar if the student does not wish the failing grade to be deleted from the cumulative grade point average.

Students may only repeat a credit-bearing course within the major more than once with written permission from the chairperson of their major department or his/her designee.

If the course is not offered by their major department; approval by the chairperson of the department offering the course is also required.

Repeating Courses with a “C” or a Higher Grade

All students may repeat a credit-bearing course in which they received a grade of “C” or higher only if they have written permission from the chairperson of their major department or his/her designee. If the course is not offered by their major department, approval by the chairperson of the department offering the course is also required.

•  Students may not repeat courses which are a prerequisite to--or the equivalent of a prerequisite to--more advanced work you have completed (e.g., if you have taken CHEM 1210, you may not repeat for credit CHEM 1110). Similarly, after successfully completing a course that has prerequisites, you will not receive credit for a course that is comparable to the prerequisite you have already successfully completed or for which you have received a waiver.

•  If a course with a “C” or higher grade is repeated, the original grade(s) is still factored into the cumulative GPA.

•  Students will not receive credit for the same course twice.

• Students will have to pay for repeated courses.

•  Students who wish to repeat a course because they are seeking acceptance into an allied health program should be aware that there are no guarantees that repeating a course will result in acceptance into the desired program. Students must consult with the program to which they are seeking admissions for final determination in advance of repeating a course.

•  The Repeating Course Form must be submitted by students seeking to repeat a course they have received a grade of “C” or higher. This form can be found with department chairs and online.

Transfer Students Repeating courses with a “C” or a Higher Grade:

Transfer students may also repeat courses with a grade of “C” or higher under the conditions described above. Transfer students should note that although it is a different institution, you will not receive credit for the same course twice. The grade received in a repeated course will be factored into your cumulative GPA. You will have to pay for repeated courses.

The chart that follows lists a detailed explanation of the repeat codes:

The F/D policy does not supersede the policy on repeating courses, which follows:

You may repeat only those courses described in this policy, regardless of the requirements of your curriculum. You may not repeat a credit-bearing course within the major more than once without written permission from the chairperson of your major department or her or his designee. If the course is not offered by your major department, approval by the chairperson of the department offering the course is also required. You may not repeat courses which are a prerequisite to or the equivalent of a prerequisite to more advanced work you have completed (e.g., if you have taken CHEM 1210, you may not repeat for credit CHEM 1110).

Similarly, after successfully completing a course that has prerequisites, you will not receive credit for a course that is comparable to the prerequisite you have already successfully completed or for which you have received a waiver. Students are strongly advised to consult with the Financial Aid Office in advance about the effect of repeating a course(s) on eligibility for financial assistance. Repetition of a course in which the student has received a passing grade will not count toward full-time status for financial aid purposes unless a grade higher than that previously received is explicitly required in that specific course for progression in the student’s curriculum.

Forgiveness Clause

Former City Tech students who are readmitted to the College after an absence of at least ten years and who have not attended any other colleges during this period may have their cumulative QPA calculated without unsuccessful grades (“F,” WU” or “WF”) received ten years prior to readmission. Please note that the same rule designates that the College may choose not to count for degree purposes courses taken more than ten years earlier if these courses no longer represent the competencies currently required for the degree. This determination will be made by the registrar and the academic department.

Appealing a Final Grade

A student who wishes to appeal a final grade must file an official grade appeal form. The deadline for filing an appeal is a calendar year from the date the course began; however, students are encouraged to file the appeal as soon as possible. Sample reasons for an appeal might include the suspicion that a grade miscalculation has occurred or that the final grade is inconsistent with the instructor’s stated grading policy.

Note: WU/WF grade appeals must be filed with the course and standards committee.

All appeals must follow these steps:

1.  The student must first make an effort to resolve the matter with the course instructor. The instructor must provide the student with a clear explanation of how the assigned grade was determined.

2.  If the issue cannot be resolved with the instructor, the student shall then make an appointment with the chairperson/program coordinator within a maximum of three weeks after speaking with the instructor. The chairperson/coordinator will consult with the instructor to discuss the grade within one week. The chairperson/coordinator does not have the authority to change the grade. In the case that the instructor is also the chairperson/coordinator, the student should appeal to the Dean. The Dean does not have the authority to change the grade.

3.  If the issue is not resolved with the chairperson/coordinator then the student has the right, within three weeks of meeting with the chairperson/coordinator, to appeal to the departmental final grade appeals committee. The chairperson/coordinator should inform students of the fact that there is a three-week deadline for appealing to the departmental committee. At this time the student must complete the appropriate official grade appeal form available from the Office of the Registrar and submit it to the registrar. Students should completely fill out the form stating the reasons for appealing a grade and attaching all supporting documentation, which should include as much graded work as possible. Incomplete forms will not be considered. For the appeal to proceed the1 student should also submit in writing an explanation of the steps they have taken to resolve the grade dispute and the instructor’s reason for denying the request for a change of grade.

4.  Both the student and instructor must provide all supporting documentation and may be asked to appear before the committee. Faculty members can make sure the documentation process is begun by always turning in the folders with attendance, grades, and the nature and weight of each grade recorded at the end of each semester. Moreover, whenever possible the committee should contact the faculty member whose grade is being challenged and ask him/her to provide an explanation of his/her decision to not change the grade. The efforts made to contact the faculty member whose grade is being appealed should be documented and should include the times and dates of the attempts as well as say whether the attempts were made via email, postal mail, home phone, and/or cell phone. The committee however is not required to consult with the student if the documentation provided by the student allows them to render a decision. Once the committee is convened, a decision must be made within three weeks. This policy does not affect the “F/D” and “INC” policies that are currently in place.

5.  If the majority of the committee recommends that a grade change is in order, then that decision is final and may not be appealed in any manner. If there is no majority, then the original final grade remains unchanged and may not be appealed. The results of the appeal will be provided to the registrar and they will send a formal letter to the student. The appeals committee will also provide the results of the appeal to the chair and the instructor whose grade is being challenged.

6.  In the case of an “F” or in the case where the grade does not meet the prerequisite requirement for a course that the student wants to register for in the new semester, and if the grade appeal has been filed by the student before the beginning of the new semester, then the departmental grade appeals committee should resolve the appeal before the semester begins.

7.  If the instructor and/or chairperson/ coordinator are not available to comply with this process, then the student can also appeal directly through the registrar.

Grade Point Average

At the end of each semester, students may view their final semester grades, grade point average (GPA), and cumulative grade point average (total GPA for all semesters you have been in attendance at the College). The possible grades you might receive are:

Letter Grade Numerical Grade      Quality Points (QPA)

The following grades do not have quality points and are not computed in your GPA:

The following grades are not computed in  the cumulative GPA but will always appear on the transcript:

Grades with an asterisk () appended are not computed in the cumulative GPA, as they represent courses not applicable to the student’s current major.

# Grades with a pound sign (#) appended are not computed in the cumulative GPA, as they represent grades replaced by the successful repetition of the course. For students entering in the fall 2013 and thereafter please refer to the repeat rule chart to determine how your grades are computed in your cumulative GPA.

Semester Averages

To determine your semester average, multiply the quality point value of each grade by the credit value of each course. The resulting figure will be the honor point value for each course. If a course is assigned the grade of “F,” “WU,” include the credits in the total number of credits taken that semester. Their point value is zero (0). Add the number of honor points earned during a semester and add the number of credits attempted. (Do not include “W” courses.) Divide the honor point total by the semester credit total. The resulting figure constitutes your semester average (GPA).

For example, if you registered for five courses during a semester and received an “A,” a “B+,” a “B-,” a “C” and a “W,” your computations will appear as follows:

Cumulative Average

Your cumulative average is your grade point average (CUM GPA) from the time of your admission into the College to the present. It is computed by exactly the same method used to compute the semester index, except where modified by the D/F grade policy or by the application of the asterisk or pound sign to a grade, as described above.

Attendance and Lateness

Attendance and class participation are essential and excessive absences may affect the final grade. Courses with laboratory, clinical, or fieldwork may have specific attendance policies.

Withdrawal

Each withdrawal can affect a student’s financial aid status. If a student fails to officially withdraw from a course and simply stops attending, the student will receive a “WU” grade. If the student never attended the course, the student will receive a grade of “WN”. Further information on grades and financial aid eligibility can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.

Students who officially withdraw during the CUNY refund period will have no grade recorded. Students who officially withdraw after the CUNY refund period but prior to the end of the designated withdrawal period (see the academic calendar for specific dates) will have a grade of “W” (withdrew) recorded. After that period and continuing until the beginning of the last week of classes, a grade of “WF” (withdrew-failing) will be recorded.

Students who officially withdraw before the first day of the semester (or session for summer) will have 100% of their tuition refunded. Students who withdraw after that period will receive only a portion or no refund of their tuition (see the section on tuition/fees and academic calendar for details).

Withdrawal from a Course

To Withdraw From an Individual Course, the Student Must:

1.  discuss intent with the instructor;

2. discuss intent with an academic advisor or with a counseling faculty member;

3. consult with the Financial Aid Office; and

4. withdraw from the class online in CUNYfirst or submit a completed Program Change form to the Office of the Registrar.

Withdrawal from a Developmental or ESOL course

To withdraw from a developmental or ESOL course a student must:

1.  complete the form for this withdrawal, available at the registrar’s office;

2.  obtain a letter from the departmental advisor or a counselor stating any extraordinary circumstances which preclude the student’s continuation in the course, with a copy of the letter sent to the departmental office, and further

3.  also withdraw from any credit-bearing course having that developmental or ESOL course as a corequisite, and further;

4.  bring materials mentioned above to the chair of the mathematics department for developmental mathematics courses, or the chair of the English department for developmental English courses, reading courses, and ESOL courses.

5.  return the completed Program Change form to the Office of the Registrar for processing.

Please note: Students withdrawing from remedial courses may not withdraw from classes online using CUNYfirst.

 Withdrawal from the College

Official withdrawal from the college better protects the rights and privileges of the student than unofficial withdrawal, i.e., simply stopping attending. To withdraw officially, you must:

1.  obtain a complete withdrawal form from your major department;

2.  notify all of the instructors of your withdrawal;

3.  obtain a withdrawal clearance/leave of absence form at the counseling center and follow the procedure outlined on the form. The withdrawal clearance procedure must be completed in person. Only in extenuating circumstances, such as personal illness, can your withdrawal be completed by mail. A withdrawal clearance which is completed by mail must be accompanied by medical or other documentation;

4.  file the completed withdrawal clearance/ leave of absence form and the complete withdrawal form at the registrar’s office.

The date on which your withdrawal clearance/leave of absence and your complete withdrawal form are accepted and completed at the registrar’s office will be considered your date of final attendance. Refunds under the policies stated in this catalog will be determined from that date. (See section on tuition and fees for details.) Where withdrawal has a significant impact on the student’s financial obligation to the college, additional administrative clearance may be required. If you wish to be readmitted to the college after you have withdrawn, you must file an application for readmission with the NYCCT registrar’s office prior to the semester in which you plan to return to the college. Please contact the registrar’s office about deadlines for readmission.

Unofficial Withdrawal

Students who simply stop attending will receive a grade of “WU”(unofficial withdrawal--attended at least once).

Students who register for a course and never attend the course will receive a grade of “WN” (unofficial withdrawal--never attended). The “WU” grade counts as an “F” in the computation of the GPA. This grade will have negative consequences for the student and should be carefully avoided.

Every withdrawal (official or unofficial) can affect a student’s financial aid status. Further information can be obtained from the financial aid office.

Leave of Absence

A leave of absence is official permission to be absent from the College for one or two semesters. It allows you to be governed by the same “Statement of Requirements” in effect at the time of your leaving. A leave of absence is granted on the basis of medical (physical, psychological), financial, educational, parental, military, or other personal reasons. Pick up a leave of absence/ complete withdrawal form at the counseling center. After you complete it, bring it to the registrar’s office along with all supporting documents. You may apply for a leave of absence at any time before the first day of the semester for which you are requesting a leave. You will not be granted a leave of absence more than once during any five-year period. To apply for an exception to these rules, you must submit a formal, written request to the registrar’s office and have it reviewed by a panel consisting of the registrar, VP for enrollment and student affairs, and the chairperson of your department or someone designated in his/ her place.

Records

Change of Curriculum

Students who wish to change their major must submit a change of curriculum form to the Office of the Registrar. Changes of the curriculum for a current semester must be approved and submitted to the registrar’s office by the deadline as indicated on the academic calendar; after this date, all curriculum changes will be applied to the following semester. For the specific deadline, please refer to the academic calendar. The academic calendar can be found at www.citytech.cuny.edu/registrar/academic- calendar.aspx. Eligibility for a curriculum change is dependent upon your academic standing and the availability of space in the curriculum to which you intend to transfer. If you meet, the transfer criteria stated in this catalog, such as prerequisite courses and CUNY requirements, and consult with a counselor/advisor, you may file the change of curriculum form with the Registrar’s Office during the designated filing period.

SEEK students must consult with their SEEK advisor before making changes in the curriculum.

Students who want to change from an associate degree to a bachelor's degree program must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be CUNY certified in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Where it is the best academic decision, students may “opt-in” to the most recent catalog’s degree requirements by filling out a change of catalog year form and submitting it to their faculty advisor for approval. This is a one-way change; students may not later revert to their initial catalog year.

Pathways

The Pathways Initiative and City Tech General Education guidelines apply to students who begin at City Tech in the fall of 2013 or thereafter, and to those who return after more than one semester of absence. The City Tech General Education guidelines allow students to comply with the Pathways Initiative in the way most consistent with the demands of their majors. The framework consists of a “Required Core” and a “Flexible Core”. Degree requirements and the list of courses that satisfy each required area can be accessed by clicking the links here. For more detailed information regarding Pathways please refer to the following link: http://www.citytech.cuny.edu/ gen-ed/.

In some cases, students returning after an absence of more than one semester may consider it preferable to remain with the graduation requirements in place at the time they first enrolled. To request permission to do so, please click on the “Change of Catalog Year” form and follow all instructions. Cases will be decided individually, based on major and requirements.

For transfer students, Pathways provides greater flexibility in meeting requirements and ensures they will receive credit for the work they have completed when they transfer between CUNY colleges. Use the “Transfer Appeal Form” if you feel that you have not received the full transfer credit to which you are entitled. If this appeal does not resolve the issue, you can appeal directly to CUNY by clicking here.

Change of Address

Students should complete a change of address form in the registrar’s office as soon as they have a new address to assure that they will continue to receive college mailings. Students can update their billing and mailing address online using CUNYfirst.

Please note students may not update their permanent address online using CUNYfirst. All address changes for a permanent address must be done in person at the registrar’s office.

Change of Name

If you have changed your name and would like the college’s records to indicate such, you must submit official documents (e.g., marriage license, court papers, etc.) to the registrar’s office.

Transcript of Records

A transcript is your official record of the courses you attempted at City Tech and the grades you received. There is a $7.00 fee for each transcript. Transcripts forwarded to other colleges within The City University of New York will be sent without charge. There are three ways you can obtain a copy of your transcript:

1.  Online using Robo-Registrar. There is an additional $2.00 service fee to use this service. This fee also applies to other colleges within CUNY.

1.  By mail

2.  Submit the transcript request form in person

The link below will provide online access to the transcript request form, and obtain more information regarding requesting your transcript online. http://www.citytech.cuny. edu/registrar/transcript-requests.aspx.

Reproduction of Records Fee

The fee for reproducing a record other than your transcript will vary depending on the length and nature of the record. You may expect a fee of $1.00 per side of a page.

Consult the registrar’s office for details.

Access to Records by College Personnel

Your individual academic records will be available to appropriate counselors, academic advisors, department chairpersons, deans, vice presidents, and the Committee on Course and Standards. All other records are unavailable to everyone except you and the person who creates the record or who uses it for the purpose for which it was intended.

In the case of legal proceedings, where a student’s record is the subject of a subpoena, the College will make a reasonable effort to notify the student prior to the production of the record.

The Freedom of Information Law section can be found in the Important Policies and Procedure section

Withholding of Student Records

The Board of Trustees policy with respect to the withholding of student records as amended on February 22, 1993: Students who are delinquent and/or in default in any of their financial accounts with the College, the University or an appropriate state or federal agency for which the University acts as either a disbursing or certifying agent, and students who have not completed exit interviews as required by the Federal Perkins Loan Program, the Federal Educational Loan Program, the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Nursing Student Loan Program, will not be permitted to complete registration. Additionally, students will not be issued a copy of their grades, a transcript of academic record, certificate, or degree, nor will they receive funds under the federal campus-based student assistance programs or the Federal Pell Grant Program unless the designated officer, in exceptional hardship cases and consistent with federal and state regulations, waives, in writing, the application of this regulation.

Review of Records

The Review of Records Appeal Committee (RORAC) reviews appeals submitted by students who have outstanding tuition charges and have encountered an unforeseen circumstance beyond their control. Students have one calendar year from the beginning of the semester in dispute to appeal outstanding tuition charges.

Review of Record Appeals must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar. All appeals require the completion of the Review of Record Appeal form, and the student must also provide supporting documentation.

The outcome of the appeal will depend upon the nature of the circumstances and the supporting documentation provided. Appeals are reviewed by the committee on a monthly basis with the exception of June, August, September, January, and February (peak periods). Non-attendance appeals may

require more time to review. The RORAC will send all appeal communications from the registrar@citytech.cuny.edu email address.

All correspondence will be sent to your City Tech email address unless you are not a current student at the college. All committee decisions are final.

Fresh Start Program

Students who are dismissed from City Tech for failure to meet the academic standards of the college may appeal for readmission through the Fresh Start Program if they fulfill the following criteria:

•  Graduated with an associate degree after their dismissal from City Tech.

•  Readmitted into a baccalaureate program

Students are not eligible to apply for Fresh Start after they have been transferred/ registered for the returning semester.

Students will not be retroactively placed into the Fresh Start program.

To apply, go to the registrar’s office in-room NG-15 and submit the readmission form with the Fresh Start box checked. At the time of submission, students will be required to pay the readmission fee. Students who graduate from a CUNY school do not need to submit an official transcript. Students who graduate from a non-CUNY school will be required to submit an official copy of their transcript that reflects the associate degree.

Once the registrar’s office has received all appropriate documentation your record will be updated to pound out all of the failing grades from your original academic record at City Tech. All coursework that was successfully completed will now count as transfer credit.

If you receive financial aid, this may  have an adverse impact on your Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Federal Title IV Funding. For more information, please contact Student Affairs in Namm 300 or at 718.260.4999.