When you transfer into Binghamton University, you will receive a transcript evaluation which will show how your prior courses will be accepted in transfer. If you do not agree with the decision on the granting or placement of credit that you earned at your prior institution, you have the right to submit an appeal.
Before You Submit An Appeal
- You must be either an admitted transfer student or a current Binghamton student.
- Please visit BU Brain to review your transcript and degree audit before submitting an appeal. Do not submit an appeal until your initial transfer evaluation is complete and the courses from your previous college or university appear on BU Brain. If you have sent in transcript(s) from your previous college or university, but the courses are not yet appearing on BU Brain, please contact Undergraduate Admissions at 607-777-2171 or admit@binghamton.edu.
How to Submit An Appeal
For information about the appeals process, please see your school advising office. Once you submit an appeal, you should receive a response from your school within 10 business days (15 business days when the University is not in session); this response may take the form of a decision on your petition, a request for additional information, or notification that your petition will be considered by a committee and the date on which a decision by that committee is expected.
College/School Information
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College of Community and Public Affairs Students who are transferring courses to Binghamton and wish to appeal the transfer credit evaluation they received and/or course equivalencies must submit a General Academic Petition. Appeals for transfer coursework falling under the category of major prerequisites or major requirements will be reviewed by the Department Chair for the corresponding major. General Academic Petitions for transfer credit appeals should be directed to ccpass@binghamton.edu. |
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Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences To be considered for transfer, coursework must be transcripted through an accredited institution. Transfer credit is evaluated by Decker College's Division of Advising and Academic Excellence to meet prerequisite, General Education and elective requirements. Students seeking transfer credit for upper-level nursing coursework should refer to the Transfer of Undergraduate Upper-Division Credit Policies and Procedures. A student may follow the appeal process below if they believe a transferred course has been incorrectly evaluated or should be granted a different equivalency. 1. Informal Appeal The first step in the appeal process is an informal review. Students who disagree with a transfer credit evaluation must first contact their assigned academic advisor. The advisor will review the current evaluation and the student's concerns. If the advisor determines that the initial equivalency is accurate under university standards, the student may choose to proceed with a formal appeal. 2. Formal Appeal If the informal review does not resolve the student's concern, a formal appeal may be filed with the Division of Advising and Academic Excellence. How to File: Formal appeals must be submitted via email to decker@binghamton.edu. Documentation Required: To be considered, the email must include a copy of the syllabus
from the specific semester and year the course was originally taken. Students are encouraged to initiate the appeal process as soon as their transfer credit evaluation is posted to their record to avoid delays in course registration or degree auditing. |
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Harpur College of Arts and Sciences Harpur College students seeking to have a transfer course reevaluated should submit a transfer credit petition. This guide will direct students to the appropriate petition.
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Students who are transferring courses to Binghamton and wish to appeal the transfer credit evaluation they received and/or course equivalencies awarded, please submit the General Academic Petition. |
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Watson College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Admitted/current Watson College students seeking a transfer credit appeal for coursework should submit their request directly to Jennifer Drake-Deese, Director of Undergraduate Advising. Appeals must be sent via email to jdrake@binghamton.edu and include the student’s full name, B#, the institution where the course was completed, the course name, and a course syllabi. Upon receipt, the appeal will be reviewed to determine whether the transfer course meets Watson College equivalency standards. Students will be notified of the decision via email once the evaluation is complete. |
Further Appeals Process for Students Transferring from a SUNY Institution
There is an additional appeals process if you have transferred from a prior SUNY institution. If you submit an appeal to your school advising office and receive a decision but do not agree with the decision regarding your SUNY courses, you may appeal to the SUNY System Provost. If you submit an appeal to your school advising office and do not receive a response within 15 business days, you may appeal to the SUNY System Provost.