Requesting Alternative Formats in MyBMAC

Before You Start (One Time Per Semester)

  • Log in to MyBMAC using the SSO chiclet or the MyBMAC for Students in the MyBMAC Portal menu.
  • If prompted, agree to the Alternative Formats electronic form (required before submitting requests).
  • Confirm your Alternative Formats accommodation is selected for the course.

  1. Go to My Accommodations 鈫 Alternative Formats.
  2. On the Alternative Formats Overview Page, select Requests.
  3. Under Request Alternative Formats for [Semester], find your book and select Select.
  • Book not showing up? 鉃★笍 Go to Path C.
  • 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.

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).
  2. Under File Information, select Choose File and upload your receipt.
  3. Under Select Course(s) the receipt is for, check the correct course(s).
  4. Add details in Note (optional).
  5. Select Upload Receipt.

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 on the bookstore list (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 Additional Book or Reading Materials.
  4. Select the course.
  5. Enter the title/name and any available details (author/publisher/ISBN/edition if relevant).
  6. Use Note for key context (due date, 鈥渇irst reading,鈥 links, rental, etc.).
  7. Select Submit Request.
  • Next: Upload your file using Path D (required for course materials and any documents you want converted).
  • If required: Upload proof of purchase via Path B (purchased textbooks or paid materials).

  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).
  3. Enter the document title (if prompted).
  4. Select Choose File and upload the document.
  5. Add notes (optional).
  6. Select Upload File to finalize.

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