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Challenges to Prerequisites and Corequisites

For information on how to challenge a prerequisite for a reading, English or math class, contact the Assessment Office (530-895-2350). Student challenges to their course eligibility in reading, English, and math classes, that have been established through assessment testing, may also be pursued through the Counseling Office. Students also may challenge other types of prerequisites or a corequisite for a course. The student will bear the initial burden of showing that grounds exist for the challenge. The challenge should be directed to the department which offers the course.

The following is a list of the grounds under which a challenge may be pursued:

1. The student has the knowledge or ability to succeed in the course despite not meeting the prerequisite (documentation required).
   
   
2. 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 (Ed Plan must be on file).
   
   
3. The prerequisite or corequisite is not valid because it is not necessary for success in the course for which it is required (documentation required).
   
   
4. The prerequisite or corequisite is unlawfully discriminatory or is being applied in an unlawfully discriminatory manner (documentation required).