Office of Campus Safety Ban Appeal

Please be aware that any bans issued by Campus Police cannot be appealed for a period of 90 days.

If OCC Campus Police have issued you a Campus Ban which is currently in effect, and you wish to have the ban lifted or amended you must submit to the Office of Campus Safety & Security, Campus Ban Review Committee a written appeal. Appeals can be submitted via traditional mail (address below) or electronically using the link below.

Submit an Appeal

(Bans issued as part of a Title IX incident or Student Conduct Process are appealed through the Office of Students Rights & Responsibilities).

Below are specific guidelines for preparing an effective appeal. Not every appeal needs to address all of the items below; however, following these guidelines may help you to focus on presenting your best case.

  1. Name;
  2. Date the Ban was placed into effect:
  3. Describe the circumstances that led to your being banned from Onondaga Community College:
  4. Write a brief statement stating “who you are” so the committee can learn a little about you:
  5. Why do you wish to have why you wish to have your ban lifted?
    If your intention is to enroll what plans are in place to achieve good academic performance. Be specific. What will be different from the previous situation causing your Campus Ban? What campus and other services will you use to improve your academic performance?
  6. If you were banned relative to any criminal activity (i.e arrest) you must submit at least three (3) character reference letters from individuals who will be able to attest to your good citizenship, maturity and readiness to return to the college.

These references must be in writing and may not be completed by a family member, friend, or another Onondaga Community College student. These reference letters can be uploaded here or mailed to:  Campus Ban Committee Review Board

     C/O Campus Safety

     4585 West Seneca Turnpike

     Syracuse, New York 13215

An appeal is a request for a review. Make your appeal clear but concise. Focus your attention on your actions and the facts of the situation. Avoid antagonistic language and/or descriptions that are not supported by formal documentation. Do not clutter your letter of appeal with irrelevant details and/or accusations that reflect unnecessary defensiveness. Consult others, but please write your own letter.

The Committee will render a decision based on a review of the written appeal. The Committee will either affirm, amend or overturn the Campus Ban. Their decision will be communicated to you by email and letter.

Unless the Ban is overturned or amended on appeal, it remains in effect for the duration noted on the paperwork when it was issued or as indicated on any amendments.

Once all necessary materials have been gathered submit them electronically via the below link or send them to the Department of Campus Safety & Security at 4585 West Seneca Turnpike using certified or insured mail. This will guarantee that the Department of Campus Safety & Security will receive the package in a safe, timely manner. Approximately one week after mailing the package, the appellant should contact the Department of Campus Safety & Security (315-498-2478) to ensure that the package has been received and to ask any questions regarding the appeals process. Appeals are reviewed on a rolling basis and are completed as quickly as possible.