Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge
Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Form and Instructions
A prerequisite/corequisite challenge requires written documentation, explanation of
alternative course work, background or abilities which adequately prepare the student
for the course. A Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Form can be downloaded or obtained from either the Assessment Center or Admissions and Records Office.
Reasons for seeking a Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge may include one or more of the following:
- A prerequisite/corequisite is not reasonably available;
- The student believes the prerequisite/corequisite was established in violation of
regulation or in violation of the District-approved processes; - The student believes the prerequisite/corequisite is discriminatory or being applied
in a discriminatory manner; or - The student has the documented knowledge or ability to succeed in the course
without meeting the prerequisite/corequisite.
It is recommended that the student enroll in the prerequisite class while waiting for the challenge results to ensure that this prerequisite course will remain available to the student should they be denied their petition.
Challenge Procedures
- Procedure To Challenge Mandatory Placement In English 009 [PDF]
- Procedure To Challenge Mandatory Placement In English 010 [PDF]
- Procedure to Challenge Mandatory Placement Below ESL 071 [PDF]
- Procedure to Challenge Mandatory Math Placement Test [PDF]
- Composition Course Entry Level Skills for English 009 [PDF]
- Composition Course Entry Level Skills for English 010 [PDF]
- Composition Course Entry Level Skills for English 100 [PDF]
- Composition Course Entry Level Skills for English 110 [PDF]
Key Dates for Spring 2010
| Submit Challenge form to Assessment Center By 5 PM This Date | To Receive Email Results by Midnight This Date |
Tuesday November 10, 2009 |
Sunday November 15, 2009 |
Tuesday November 24, 2009 |
Sunday November 29, 2009 |
Tuesday January 19, 2010 |
Sunday January 24, 2010 |
Tuesday January 26, 2010 |
Sunday January 31, 2010 |
If the Challenge is successful, the student will be informed by email and cleared to register in any open sections. For consideration for closed sections, the student must petition the Division Dean within 5 business days from the date this email was sent regarding the Challenge results. Details of how to proceed will be in the email.





