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.
Course Substitution Form
Note to Deans: If APPROVED, please forward to Admissions and Records.
If NOT APPROVED please contact student directly.
Name: Student ID: Date:
Student E-mail:
@mycr.redwoods.edu
Ph:
Course Substitution Information
This section should be completed by the student. It is recommended that you fill this out with a counselor/advisor.
Degree/Certificate in which Substitution Will be Used:
Applicable Catalog Year:
General Education Pattern:
CR
CSU
IGETC
IGETC/CSU
In: ___________
________________________
(Degree/Certificate Title)
Course Information
Course Being Used for Substitution
Units
Term
Grade
College (if applicable)
Required Course or Area of Emphasis:
Required General Education Area:
STUDENT: Please explain, on a separate page, why you believe this substitution/waiver is justified AND attach appropriate
documentation such as the course catalog description, course syllabus, official curriculum outline, etc.
Student Signature: Date:
Degree/Certificate Dean/Director Evaluation Please explain the purpose of the course in the Program, and whether the substitution should
be a course equivalency and/or meet specified learning outcomes.
Degree/C
ertificate Dean/Director Signature: Date:
Discipline Faculty Evaluation
Approved Denied Needs More Documentation
Rationale:
Discipline Fa
culty Signature: Date:
Discipline Dean/Director Signature: Date :
Should this specific substitution be considered as a Course Equivalency in future transcript evaluations?
YES
No
Discipline De
an/Director Signature: Date:
A.A
A.S.
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