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

Key Dates

Note that for any given term, a challenge not filed in the Assessment Center four business days before the first day of the semester/term (or four business days before the first day of a late start class) will be used to determine acceptance for the following semester/term. These mid-term challenges will be reported on before continuing student registration begins for the following term.

Key Dates for Summer 2011

EVENT	Submit Challenge form to Assessment Center By 5 PM This Date	To Receive Email Results by Midnight This Date
Continuing Student Registration Begins	May 10, 2011	May 15, 2011
New/Returning Students Registration	May 17, 2011	May 22, 2011
First Summer Session, if any	No first summer session	none
Second/Only Summer Session Begins	June 7, 2011	June 12, 2011

Key Dates for Fall 2011 (Pending final approval)

EVENT	Submit Challenge form to Assessment Center By 5 PM This Date	To Receive Email Results by Midnight This Date
Continuing Student Registration Begins	July 5, 2011	July 10, 2011
New/Returning Students Registration	July 19, 2011	July 24, 2011
Walk-in Registration Begins	August 16, 2011	August 21, 2011
First Day of Term (or first meeting of late start class)	August 23, 2011	August 28, 2011

Key Dates for Spring 2012 (Pending final approval)

EVENT	Submit Challenge form to Assessment Center By 5 PM This Date	To Receive Email Results by Midnight This Date
Continuing Student Registration Begins	November 15, 2011	November 20, 2011
New/Returning Students Registration	November 29, 2011	December 4, 2011
Walk-in Registration Begins	January 17, 2012	January 22, 2012
First Day of Term (or first meeting of late start class)	January 24, 2012	January 29, 2012

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.