Prerequisite Challenge Petition (Workflow Final)

Prerequisite Challenge Petition

Skyline College is required by the State of California to enforce course prerequisites and co-requisites. To meet a prerequisite, students must demonstrate successful completion of the prerequisite/co-requisite by:

Completing the prerequisite/co-requisite course, or comparable, with a grade of “C” or better; - or -
Passing an approved Alternative Placement Exam (ex. AP) with a minimum acceptable score.

I have met the prerequisite as stated here, please complete the Prerequisite Equivalency form instead.

Why am I completing the Prerequisite Challenge form?

You are completing the challenge form if you have not met the prerequisite/co-requisite requirements as stated above, but you can demonstrate having met the prerequisite through other supportive documentation.

To complete the Challenge form:

Provide all required documentation as noted below. Incomplete petitions will not be considered.

1. Student statement/letter. Provide a letter that explains the reason(s) you are challenging the prerequisite or co-requisite and explicitly states the skills and abilities you have that meet the prerequisite/co-requisite requirement.

2. Supporting documentation. Appropriate documentation should include any of the following: college transcripts as evidence of successful course completion, catalog course description, course outline and/or course syllabus, documentation of professional work experience, relevant high school transcripts, letters of recommendation from employers or instructors, samples of graded papers, professional licenses or certificates, a portfolio or a demonstration of prerequisite skill.

If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite course and have yet to receive a final grade on your transcript, please submit a current progress report for the course(s) being requested and a current copy of your unofficial transcript.

NOTE:

The Skyline College Counseling Division receives all Prerequisite Challenge petitions. Final review and decision will be made by the respective division Dean for the course(s) being requested.
Please allow 3-5 business days for review to be completed. During the peak period of registration, the volume of requests increases which may impact response time to 7-10 days. You will be notified by email of the final outcome.

Student Information

Student G#*

Submission Date

Student Email*

Confirm Student Email *

Student Name*

First Name

Last Name

Major or Area of Interest

My Student Type*

I am a New, Returning or Continuing SMCCD Student I am or intend to be a Concurrent high school student

SMCCD - Skyline, Canada, or College of San Mateo

Concurrent Enrollment Checklist

We suggest reviewing this checklist with your high school counselor

1. I have met with my High School Counselor to discuss the Skyline College courses I wish to take.

2. I have successfully submitted a Skyline College admission application.

3. I have successfully submitted my SMCCD College Connection Form.

To know if you need to complete this Prerequisite Challenge petition, review the following chart:

The Skyline College course I wish to take has a prerequisite...	Next Steps
I don't know if the course has a prerequisite.	Before submitting this form, first, check if your course has a prerequisite by reviewing the course description in WebSchedule.
The Skyline College course has an English or Math prerequisite.	Submit the High School English/Math Placement form before submitting this Prerequisite Challenge form. The results from the High School English/Math Placement form will inform if you need to submit this Prerequisite Challenge petition or not.
The Skyline College course does not have an English or Math prerequisite. It does, however, have another discipline stated as a prerequisite.	Complete this Prerequisite Challenge petition.
The Skyline College course I wish to take does not have a prerequisite.	This form is not required.

Step 3. Concurrent Enrollment Course Request Form for Skyline College

Yes, I received a confirmation email that my course request was approved. No, I will complete the Concurrent course request form first.

Other:

The course you are requesting for Prereq Challenge must be on the Concurrent Enrollment form AND be a Skyline course (CSM or Canada requests must be processed at the respective campus).

Step 4. Skyline's Assessment Center's English/Math Placement Request

Yes, I was not approved for the course I wish to enroll in, therefore, I am requesting to Challenge. No, I will complete the Assessment Center's English/Math Placement request form now.

Other:

Course Challenge Information

Term for your request:*

Fall Spring Summer

Year:*

2023 2024 2025

COURSE I WISH TO ENTER:*

Ex. BIOL 250

Course CRN# and Instructor Name*

Ex. #53213 Mc Daniels - Please refer to WebSchedule to find the CRN and instructor name

PREREQUISITE I WISH TO CHALLENGE:*

Ex. BIOL 130/101/110 - Please refer to WebSchedule to find prerequisite information.

Challenge Options (select one)*

I challenge the prerequisites based on my knowledge or ability to succeed in the course despite not meeting the prerequisite. I challenge the prerequisite on the grounds that it was established in violation of regulations. I challenge the prerequisite because it is discriminatory or applied in a discriminatory manner. I challenge the prerequisite on the grounds that it has not been made reasonably available.

Do you intend to transfer to a four year college/university? *

Yes No Not Applicable

If "yes," indicate your intended transfer major and the college(s) you intend to apply to?

Supporting Document(s)

Please be sure to upload the required supporting document(s):

1. Student statement/letter. Provide a letter that explains the reason(s) you are challenging the prerequisite or co-requisite and explicitly states the skills and abilities you have that meet the prerequisite/co-requisite requirement.

2. Supporting documentation. Appropriate documentation should include any of the following: college transcripts as evidence of successful course completion, a mid-semester progress report for in-progress coursework, catalog course description, course outline and/or course syllabus, documentation of professional work experience, relevant high school transcripts, letters of recommendation from employers or instructors, samples of graded papers, professional licenses or certificates, a portfolio or a demonstration of prerequisite skill.

Supporting Document - Student statement/letter*

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Please include your full name AND G# on each page

Supporting Document #2*

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Please include your full name AND G# on each page

Supporting Document #3 (if applicable)

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Supporting Document #4 (if applicable)

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Student Acknowledgement

I certify that the information provided is true and correct.
I have checked the email account on this form is current.
I have checked that supporting documents have been uploaded correctly.

Student Acknowledgement*

I have read and completed each of the statements above.

Counselor or Division Rep. Acknowledgement (If you are a student, skip this step and Submit the form)

I am a Skyline Counselor or a Division Rep.

Please ensure the Student Information above is filled out correctly.

Counselor Acknowledgement

(For Skyline College Faculty/Staff Use Only)

Counselor or Division Rep. Acknowledgement (If you are a student, skip this step and Submit the form)*

Counselor or Division Rep. Acknowledgement

(If you are a student, skip this step and Submit the form)

Counselor or Division Rep. Acknowledgement

This section is NOT for student use.
If you are a student, please uncheck the "Counselor or Division Rep. Acknowledgement" box and click the Submit Form button.

Counselor or Division Rep. Full Name*

Counselor/ Faculty Email Address*

Counselor or Division Rep.Verification (last 4 digits of your G#)*

Counselor or Division Rep. Action *

Recommended Not Recommended

(updated 11/1/2022)

Counselor or Division Rep. Comments

Counselor or Division Rep. Action

Approved Denied

For "Denied" please be sure to leave detailed Comments so we can notify the student the reason(s).

(S2) Counselor Review

updated Jan. 2021

Today's Date:

Counselor Assigned

Counselor - Pre-Evaluation

Recommend to APPROVE challenge request Recommend to DENY challenge request Needs further evaluation The request is incomplete No action needed

For "Incomplete", please leave detailed Outgoing message for Student so we can notify the student the reason(s).

Counselor Comments

Counselor - Forwarding petition for final review to:

Faculty Review

Approved Denied

Other:

Addt'l Comments or Notes (for internal office)

Outgoing Message for Student

This message will be sent to the student

Counselor - This is a Prerequisite Equivalency Request

Prereq Equiv Request - Approved Prereq Equiv Request - Denied

(S3) Dean Evaluation

updated Jan. 2021

Dean Evaluation Date

Division Dean

Challenge Final Decision

Approved Denied No action required

For "Denied" please leave detailed Comments so we can notify the student the reason(s).

- or - Reviewed by Faculty (include first last name)

Dean Comments (Office Use Only)

Outgoing Message for Student

The message will be sent to students (the "Challenge Petition-Incomplete" field also has to checked)

(S4) Challenge Final Processing

Banner Entries:*

SSSP Clearance (SS07.1) SOATEST No action required

Processed By:

Date Processed:

S4 Petition Status*

Approved Denied Incomplete Request S4 Custom message No action, no outgoing message

For Student: Outgoing Message

For Assessment: Final Processing Notes

This is a Math co-requisite removal request

Math 130 Math 200 Math 225 Math 241

Counselor/ Faculty Status Update

Approved Custom message

For Counselor/ Faculty: Outgoing Message