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Why and How to Request Prerequisite Clearance

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Got Registration Add Errors?

If you get a "prereg not met" Status message when registering for a class, please see the Schedule of Classes and/or College Catalog for prerequisite requirements.

 

If you know you have met the prerequisite but are still seeing an error mesage, fill out the A&R Help Form for assistance.

Prerequisites and corequisites are currently being enforced for all classes. Read why a course may include a prerequisite or corequisite.

 

Prerequisite Clearance Request Process and Form

If you have already carefully read the instructions on this page and want to return to the Prerequisite Clearance Form, skip to it now.

Ensure You Meet Course Prerequisites BEFORE Registering

English, ESL, Math, Chemistry and Biology Classes
  1. Take a Placement Test 

    OR

  2. Submit a Prerequisite Clearance Request for the prerequisite or corequisite classes completed at another college or university. The request must be approved before you can register for the class. Complete steps below at least two weeks before your registration date.
All Other Classes
  1. Check the Schedule of Classes and/or College Catalog to see that you've met the prerequisite requirement

    AND

  2. If you have fulfilled a De Anza prerequisite and/or corequisite at a college other than Foothill . . . submit a prerequisite clearance form, which must be approved before you can register for the class. Complete steps below at least two weeks before your registration date. .


Follow Steps to Request Prerequisite Clearance . . .

STEPACTION

DESCRIPTION

1

Prerequisite Clearance Request Form


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Exceptions to using this form: Please contact the following departments for prerequisite clearance request process.

Adobe Reader 8.0 or higher is required to save and/or e-mail your completed form. You may print and submit or email electronically
2 Gather Proof
of Prerequisite Coursework

You must provide the following documents as Proof of Prerequisite Coursework for review:

A. Catalog description from prior college for course(s) that you want considered for prerequisite clearance  

AND

B. College transcript with final grades for courses from prior colleges that you want considered for prerequisite clearance.

Include either an

  • Official Transcript in a sealed envelope (if you plan to attend De Anza for two quarters or more) 

    OR

  • Unofficial Transcript (if you plan to attend De Anza for only one quarter).
3 Submit Completed Form with Proof of Coursework

Submit request at least two weeks before your registration date.

 

Follow instructions on the form for submitting your request based on your transcript type and if you are on campus.

The on-campus Assessment Center Drop Box is located near the south entrance of Student and Community Services Building.

Assessment Center Drop Box Location
4 Prerequisite Clearance Notification

You will receive prerequisite clearance notification by e-mail within 3-5 working days after your request is received. Please update your personal information in MyPortal and check your e-mail often.

 

Assessment Department Building: Student & Community Services
Room: SCS 143
Phone: 408.864.8717
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Last Updated: 3/22/12