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Prerequisite Challenge Form

Prerequisite Challenge Form

PORTERVILLE COLLEGE

Course Prerequisite Policy
Prerequisite means the preparation of previous course work considered necessary for success in a course. The college REQUIRES students to complete prerequisites as pre-enrollment preparation. (See prerequisite challenge procedures for conditions under which a prerequisite may not be required.) Prerequisites which are listed in the college catalog include:

Courses for which specific prerequisites have been validated,

Sequential course work in a degree applicable program, and

Courses in which a prerequisite is necessary for transfer to a four-year college.

Questions about prerequisites are best resolved with a counselor or instructor prior to the first day of class.

PREREQUISITE CHALLENGE PROCEDURES
A prerequisite challenge requires written documentation, explanation of alternative course work, background or abilities which adequately prepare the student for the course. A prerequisite challenge form can be obtained from the Dean of Student Services, the Admissions and Records Office or in the Counseling Center. Reasons for seeking a prerequisite challenge form may include one or more of the following:

A prerequisite is not reasonably available,

The student believes the prerequisite was established in violation of regulation or in violation of the District-approved processes,

The student believes the prerequisite 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.

Upon filing the prerequisite challenge form, the student may enroll in the challenged class by presenting this form at registration. If this challenge is not upheld, the student will be dropped from the class.

PORTERVILLE COLLEGE
Prerequisite Challenge Form

Name SSN Date Submitted

Phone Street Address

City/State/Zip

Course I wish to enter: Prerequisite or course requirement I wish to challenge:

PREREQUISITE CHALLENGE PROCEDURES
Check the box which applies to you:

[ ]   1. Challenging the prerequisite on the grounds that it has not been made reasonably available. I understand that I must take the petition directly to the Dean of Student Services or designee who shall determine within five working days whether the required course was reasonably available, and if not, shall waive the prerequisite for the term. Students wishing to appeal the decision of the Dean of Student Services or designee may do so by meeting with the Vice President of Instruction or designee.

[ ]   2. Challenging the prerequisite on the grounds that It was established in violation of regulation or in violation of the District-approved processes (student documentation required). I understand that I must take the petition directly to the Dean of Student Services or designee who shall review the petition and provide written notification to the student within five working days. Students wishing to appeal the decision of the Dean of Student Services or designee may do so by meeting with the Vice President of Instruction or designee.

[ ]   3. The prerequisite is discriminatory or applied in a discriminatory manner (student documentation required.) I understand that I should present documentary evidence to the Dean of Student Services or designee who will review the evidence and provide written notification to me within five working days. Students wishing to appeal the decision of the Dean of Student Services or designee may do so by meeting with the Vice President of Instruction or designee.

[ ]   4. Challenging the prerequisite based on my knowledge or ability to succeed in the course despite not meeting the prerequisite (student documentation required). I understand that I must take the petition directly to the Division Chair who will arrange for the instructors who will evaluate the documentation.

The appropriate instructors have evaluated the documentation and have [ ] approved the student's petition.
[ ] disapproved

Approved to enroll in: [ ] ENGL P101A
[ ] ENGL P050
[ ] ENGL P071

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Division Chair Signature ____________________________
Date

PETITION TO CHALLENGE PREREQUISITE (ATTACH DOCUMENTATION)
(It is the responsibility of the student to provide compelling evidence to support the challenge.)

I acknowledge that Porterville College has determined that this prerequisite is necessary for success in the course and that I am taking personal responsibility for succeeding without this prerequisite. Upon filing this challenge form you may enroll in the challenge class by presenting this form at registration. If this challenge is not upheld, you will be dropped from the class.

Student Signature: _______________________________________________________________
(My request must be made prior to the first day of the term.)

For Official Use Only:

Action taken: _________________________________________________        Date ___________________

Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________

Reviewer: ______________________________________________________________________________

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