Instructions for Course Substitution Form
Use this form to petition for a course substitution. A course substitution replaces a College of
the Redwoods degree or certificate requirement with another course or courses either from
the CR Catalog or another institution.
Before you request a substitution, you must:
• have OFFICIAL transcripts on file with Admissions and Records
• have declared a Degree/Certificate
• be familiar with the requirements of the Degree/Certificate, including the particular
General Education requirements
• have a rationale for why the course or courses you took substitute for your
requirement; only courses in which you earn a grade of C or higher (2.0 or P/CR) will be
considered
Course substitution approval by College of the Redwoods does not guarantee that the
substitution will also satisfy degree requirements at a transfer institution. The substitution
applies to CR degree and General Education requirements only.
STEPS:
1. Complete the Course Substitution form and attach the required
documentation.
a. Your request is more likely to be approved if you obtain the assistance
of a Counselor or Advisor to fill the form out accurately and completely.
b. Be sure to attach both a written explanation AND the appropriate
documentation or your form will be returned to you.
2. Submit the form and accompanying documents to the Dean/Director
overseeing the Program (Degree/Certificate) for which you are seeking a
substitution.
3. After evaluation by the Program Dean/Director, Discipline faculty, and the
Discipline Dean/Director (who may be the same person as the Program
Dean/Director), you will either be asked to submit additional documentation,
or your request will be denied, or your approved request will be forwarded
to the Evaluator in Admissions and Records.
4. If approved, you will be notified by the Evaluator, and the substitution will be
entered into your Program Evaluation.
IMPORTANT! Appropriate documentation must be attached for a Course Substitution to be considered.