Requesting Alternative Formats in MyBMAC

Before You Start (One Time Per Semester)

  1. Log in to MyBMAC using the SSO chiclet or the MyBMAC for Students in the MyBMAC Portal menu.
Microsoft Apps dashboard with the MyBMAC Student application highlighted.
  1. If prompted, agree to the Alternative Formats electronic form (required before submitting requests).
Example of required E-Form Agreements dialog listing two agreements that the student must sign before continuing.
  1. Confirm your Alternative Formats accommodation is selected for the course.
Example

  1. Go to My Accommodations 鈫 Alternative Formats.
MyBMAC Accommodations menu with the Alternative Formats option highlighted.
  1. On the Alternative Formats Overview Page, select Requests.
Alternative Formats Overview page with the Requests tab highlighted.
  1. Under Request Alternative Formats for [Semester], find your book and select Select.
Textbook list with the Select links highlighted for requesting an alternative format.

Next Steps Options:

  • Next: Complete Path B (Proof of Purchase) so production can begin.
    • After submission: Your book will appear under Books currently being processed for [Semester] with a Processing status.
  • Book not showing up? 鉃★笍 Go to Path C.

Production cannot begin until proof of purchase is uploaded and linked to the correct course.

  1. On the Alternative Formats Overview Page, locate Upload Book Receipt (top right).
Alternative Formats Requests page with the Upload Receipt button highlighted.
  1. Under Receipt Detail, select Choose File and upload your receipt.
  2. Under Select Course(s) the receipt is for, check the correct course(s).
Receipt Detail form showing the Choose File button and course-selection checkboxes highlighted.
  1. Add details in Note (optional).
  2. Select Upload Receipt.
Receipt upload form with the Upload Receipt button highlighted under Form Submission.

Proof Of Purchase Requirements

Your receipt must show:

  1. Vendor name
  2. Transaction date
  3. Item description (enough detail to verify the correct edition)
  4. Amount paid
  5. Form of payment (cash/check or last four digits of a card)

Accepted proof: scanned/photo receipt or online order confirmation. 
Tip: Upload the clearest image possible鈥攆lat, fully visible, no glare/shadows.

Use Additional Book or Reading Materials for books not showing up on the bookstore list in MyBMAC (including previous editions) and course materials (e.g., instructor readings, articles, PDFs, handouts, slides, LMS materials).

  1. Go to My Accommodations 鈫 Alternative Formats.
  2. On the Alternative Formats Overview Page, select Requests.
  3. Find Enter Book or Reading Materials for [Semester].
Enter Book or Reading Materials form with the Select Class menu highlighted.
  1. Select the course.
  2. Enter the title/name and any available details (author/publisher/ISBN/edition if relevant).
  3. Use Note for key context (due date, 鈥渇irst reading,鈥 links, rental, etc.).
Reading Material form with fields for class, title, ISBN, publisher, author, edition, and notes.
  1. Select Submit Request.
Form Submission section with the Submit Request button.

Next Steps Options:

  • Did You Get a Free Copy of the Book or Material? 鉃★笍 Go to Path D.
  • Did You Buy This Book or Material? 鉃★笍 Go to Path B.

  1. After submission via Path C, stay on Requests and scroll to List of Books or Reading Materials.
  2. Find your request and select Upload File (Action column).
List of Books or Reading Materials with the Upload File action highlighted for a submitted request.
  1. Enter the document title (if prompted).
  2. Select Choose File and upload the document.
File Information form with fields for book title, document title, receipt date, and notes; the Choose File button is highlighted.
  1. Add notes (optional).
  2. Select Upload File to finalize.
Form Submission section with Upload File and Back to Review Requests buttons.

File Tips

  • One file per request.
  • Upload one file at a time. Maximum file size is 20 MB.
  • List of Acceptable File Formats:
    • Rich Text File (RTF)
    • Text File (TXT)
    • Microsoft Word (DOC or DOCX)
    • PDF Document (Scan with 300 DPI or less)
      • For scanned PDFs: 300 DPI or less.
    • Zip File (Combine Multiple Files Into One File Before Uploading)
    • Image (PNG, JPEG, or JPG)

Status, Delivery, And Support

  • Return to the Alternative Formats Overview Page anytime to check status.
  • Update notifications are also sent by email.
  • Some completed formats may be delivered via a SharePoint shared library; if applicable, you鈥檒l receive instructions by email.

Questions: bmac-atp@csulb.edu