Rev. 9/6/19 11:34 AM
Mt. San Jacinto College
Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Form
Please PRINT or TYPE
Name________________________________Student ID_________________Phone____________
Address_______________________________ e-mail address________________________________
Course I wish to enter (course ID, and section): _________________________ (i.e., Eng 101, Section 1601)
Prerequisite/co-requisite or course requirement I wish to challenge (for example, Engl 98): ______________
MEETING THE PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE REQUIREMENT
Students wishing to enroll in courses that have a prerequisite or co-requisite can satisfy this requirement by:
1. Enrolling in the prerequisite course. This option allows you to build the skills and abilities necessary to be
successful in the target course.
2. Applying for an equivalency. Do this ONLY if you have completed the prerequisite course at another
institution. You must provide Enrollment Services with a transcript.
3. Challenge the prerequisite. Submit a challenge if you have NOT completed the prerequisite course but you
believe you have the necessary skills and knowledge to be successful in the target course. This is the most
common prerequisite challenge.
You may mail or submit this form to Enrollment Services. Challenges will be evaluated within five (5) working days as
stated in current schedule of classes. You will be notified by the appropriate department of the challenge decision. If
approved, it is the student’s responsibility to register for the target course.
Student Statement (Not to exceed ONE page)
The student bears the initial burden of showing grounds exist for the challenge(s); please write a BRIEF and concise
statement that supports the area(s) you are challenging. You are advised to avoid statements such as “I feel I have
the skills to be successful without completing the prerequisite…” unless you can support your claims. Your statement
must be signed.
Attach your statement and supporting documentation to this form. Challenges cannot be processed without
appropriate documentation. Documentation will not be returned, you are responsible for making copies for your
personal records.
Signature: (Student) __________________________________ Date Submitted: ____________________________
A challenge may be made based upon one or any combination of the following areas. Please check all areas
that apply and provide an explanation for each challenge area under “Student Statement”.
Challenging the prerequisite/corequisite based on my knowledge or ability to succeed in the
course despite not meeting the prerequisite/co-requisite (student statement, supporting
documentation and assessment scores are required).
The documentation has been evaluated and the Challenge is Approved Disapproved
Dean of Instruction or Designee :
______________________________________ Date: ___________________________
[If you have assessment scores from another college or have taken a course you believe
is similar to the required prerequisite, please complete the “Request for Evaluation”
form located in the Enrollment Services area]