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:
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Courses for which specific
prerequisites have been validated,
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Sequential course work in a
degree applicable program, and
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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:
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A prerequisite is not
reasonably available,
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The student believes the
prerequisite was established in violation of regulation or in violation of the
District-approved processes,
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The student believes the
prerequisite is discriminatory or being applied in a discriminatory manner, or
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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: |
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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 |
________________________________________________________ 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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