Prerequisite Process
A prerequisite is a course that must be completed with a 鈥淐-鈥� or better before students can register for a specific course. Prerequisites are established to ensure students have the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the course.
Students may meet prerequisite requirements through satisfactory completion of designated MiraCosta College courses or by completing coursework from other United States regionally accredited post-secondary institutions with a grade of 鈥淐-鈥� or better.
Students can clear prerequisites by submitting the online along with an unofficial transcript attached or an official transcript on file with the Admissions office if using coursework from another institution. Prerequisite clearance takes 2-3 business days.
Challenge Process
If a student has the knowledge or ability to succeed in a course or program without meeting the prerequisite or corequisite required, the steps listed below should be followed to submit a Prerequisite Challenge.
If eligible to procees, students will follow the steps below:
- Submit the Challenge Form with a written statement explaining how they meet the prerequisite requirements. Supporting documentation, such as an unofficial transcript, syllabus, course outline, or other evidence demonstrating the knowledge and skills acquired, must be included.
- Students will receive an email confirmation once the challenge has been submitted and will be enrolled in or added to the waitlist for the class on their assigned registration date and time.
- The department has 5 business days from receipt of the challenge to make a decision.
- If approved: The student will remain enrolled in the class or on the waitlist.
- If denied: The student will be dropped from the class, and any applicable fees will be refunded in accordance with MiraCosta College's refund policy.
