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 for Summer 2010, Fall 2010 & Spring 2011

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 2010

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 6, 2010	May 11, 2010
New/Returning Students Registration	May 13, 2010	May 18, 2010
First Summer Session, if any	No first summer session	none
Second/Only Summer Session Begins	June 15, 2010	June 20, 2010

Key Dates for Fall 2010

EVENT	Submit Challenge form to Assessment Center By 5 PM This Date	To Receive Email Results by Midnight This Date
Continuing Student Registration Begins	June 29, 2010	July 5, 2010
New/Returning Students Registration	July 13, 2010	July 18, 2010
Walk-in Registration Begins	August 17, 2010	August 22, 2010
First Day of Term (or first meeting of late start class)	August 24, 2010	August 29, 2010

Key Dates for Spring 2011 (Tentative)

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 16, 2010	November 21, 2010
New/Returning Students Registration	November 30, 2010	December 5, 2010
Walk-in Registration Begins	January 18, 2011	January 23, 2011
First Day of Term (or first meeting of late start class)	January 25, 2011	January 30, 2011

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.