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Mt. San Jacinto College
Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Form
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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”.
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Instruction
Office
1.
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]
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Instruction
Office
2.
Challenging the prerequisite/co-requisite on the grounds that it was established in violation of
regulation or in violation of the District-approved process (student documentation required. I
understand that I must take the petition directly to the Dean of Instruction, who shall review the
petition and notify the student in writing within five (5) working days.
The documentation has been evaluated and the Challenge is Approved Disapproved
Dean of Instruction:
_______________________________________ Date: __________________________
Instruction
Office
3.
Challenging the prerequisite/co-requisite on the grounds it has not been established in
accordance with the college’s process for establishing prerequisites and co-requisites. The
petition must be taken directly to the Dean of Instruction, who shall determine within five (5)
working days whether the prerequisite/co-requisite course was reasonably available, and if not,
shall waive the prerequisite/co-requisite for the term.
The documentation has been evaluated and the Challenge is Approved Disapproved
Dean of Instruction:
_______________________________________ Date: __________________________
Human
Resources
4.
Prerequisite/co-requisite is discriminatory or applied in a discriminatory manner (student
documentation required). I understand I should present documenting evidence to the
Affirmative Action Office who will review the evidence and notify the student in writing within five
(5) working days.
The documentation has been evaluated and the Challenge is Approved Disapproved
Affirmative Action Officer:
_______________________________________ Date:__________________________
Student
Services
Office
5.
Challenging the prerequisite/co-requisite based on undue delay in attaining goal (Section 55201
(f) (5). A Student Educational Plan is required documentation.
The documentation has been evaluated and the Challenge is Approved Disapproved
Dean’s of Counseling/Dean of Matriculation Signature:
_______________________________________ Date:___________________________
Matriculation
Office
6.
Challenging the prerequisite/co-requisite based on other grounds as established by the
governing board (Section 55201 (f) (6)).
Dean of Matriculation Signature:
_______________________________________ Date: ___________________________
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Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge
In accordance with Title 5, section 55201, students have the right to challenge a course prerequisite or
corequisite. To challenge successfully the course prerequisite or corequisite, the initial burden falls upon
the student to show that grounds exist for the challenge.
A student can demonstrate that grounds exist for a challenge based upon at least ONE of the following
requirements:
1. The prerequisite or corequisite has not been established in accordance with the district’s process
for establishing prerequisites and corequisites;
________ Yes ________ No
2. The prerequisite or corequisite is in violation of Title 5 policies for prerequisites, corequisites and
advisories.
________ Yes ________ No
3. The prerequisite or corequisite is either unlawfully discriminatory or is being applied in an unlawful
manner;
________ Yes ________ No
4. The student has the knowledge or ability to succeed in the course or program despite not meeting
the prerequisite or corequisite;
________ Yes ________ No
5. The student will be subject to undue delay in attaining the goal of his or her educational plan
because the prerequisite or corequisite course has not been made reasonably available;
________ Yes ________ No