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Prerequisite Appeal

What is a Prerequisite?

A prerequisite is a course you must complete with a grade of C or better before enrolling in a more advanced course.  

Two Ways to Clear a Prerequisite:

I am currently enrolled in the prerequisite course at another college:

If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite course at another college, you are able to submit a Prerequisite Provisional, which will temporarily lift the registration block pending an official transcript showing a grade of C or better.  You will be required to provide an official transcript to the Admissions and Records Office by the designated deadline listed on the form.  Failure to submit an official transcript will result in a drop.   

I will be taking the AP exam in May:

If you are in the process of taking an AP exam in May and wish to enroll in the advanced course for the fall semester, you are able to submit a Prerequisite Provisional, which will temporarily lift the registration block pending an official transcript from the College Board showing a score of 3, 4, or 5.  You will be required to provide an official transcript to the Admissions and Records Office by the designated deadline listed on the form.  Failure to submit an official transcript will result in a drop.  

You are required to submit an official transcript to the Admissions and Records Office for a prerequisite clearance.  

Steps to Challenge a Prerequisite

Reason to challenge a prerequisite: You have documented knowledge and abilities despite not completing the prerequisite course, the prerequisite has not been made reasonably available, the prerequisite is discriminatory or is being applied in a disriminatory manner.

If any of the above reasons apply to you, continue with the following steps: 

1. Complete a Prerequisite Appeal.  You are required to submit your appeal by the scheduled deadline.  

2. Once you submit the prerequisite appeal, you will receive a provisional clearance to enroll in the desired course while we process your appeal.  You must submit the appeal by the scheduled deadline to be given a provisional. 

3. You will be contacted via email once a decision has been made.  If your appeal was denied, you will be administratively dropped from the course. The appeal review process takes up to 5 business days.