Course Prerequisites, Corequisites and Advisories

Course prerequisites are conditions (e.g., prior courses, test scores) that must be satisfied before a student is authorized to enroll in a class. A corequisite is a condition that must be satisfied concurrently or previously, as specified by the course.  Students are responsible for meeting prerequisites and corequisites. At any time prior to the tuition-refund deadline each term, students may be dropped from a class for failure to meet prerequisites or corequisites. Prerequisites and corequisites are stated with course descriptions in the college catalog and they are included in the schedules published each term (Board Policy 5.12).

Prerequisites, corequisites and placement policies are strictly enforced. However, reasonable accommodations in exceptional circumstances may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Individual instructors, departments or programs may authorize exemptions as they determine the need to do so, but in such ways as not to undermine the intent and integrity of these policies. Exemptions may not exceed those approved by the Board as stated in board policy.

Math Advisory

Courses in which mathematics skills are considered necessary for successful completion are identified by either a Math-1 (M1) or a Math-2 (M2) advisory at the end of the course descriptions. Students are advised that successful completion of a pre-requisite math course or a corresponding placement score prior to enrolling in a Math-1 course is strongly recommended.  Students are advised that successful completion of a pre-requisite math course or a corresponding placement score prior to enrolling in a Math-2 course is strongly recommended.

Reading Advisory

Courses in which college-level skills in reading are considered necessary for successful completion are identified by an R at the end of the course descriptions. Courses with this designation are considered “reading dependent” courses.

Writing Advisory

Courses in which college-level skills in writing are considered necessary for successful completion are identified by either a Writing-1 (W1) advisory, a Writing-2 (W2) advisory, or a Writing-3 (W3) advisory at the end of the course descriptions. Students are advised that demonstration of an appropriate level of proficiency in English as determined by the multiple measures placement policy prior to enrolling in a Writing-1 course is recommended. Successful completion of EGL 101 is recommended prior to enrolling in a Writing-2 course.  Successful completion of EGL 102 is recommended prior to enrolling in a Writing-3 course.