Prerequisites
Meeting Prerequisites
Overview
Many courses require you to have completed prerequisites or enroll in a corequisite when registering for a class.
Requisites are listed under each course description in the Catalog and the Schedule of Classes.
Important: The college has the authority to drop you from any course if you have not met the necessary prerequisites.
Definitions
| TERM | DEFINITION |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite | Previous background or course completions required for entry into another course. |
| Corequisite | A course that may be completed prior to enrolling in a course or taken concurrently. |
| Advisory | A recommended but not required course that will help you be successful in a class. Note: You DO NOT need to submit a prerequisite clearance for an advisory. |
Ways to Clear a Prerequisite
Depending on your academic history, prerequisites can be met by different criteria
other than successfully completing a course at Foothill College.
Clear a prerequisite or corequisite by providing any of the following:
Proof of coursework taken at another U.S. college or institution
SUBMIT an unofficial transcript with a grade of C or better using the online prerequisite clearance form.
All unofficial transcripts MUST have
- The student's full name
- School name
- Course description from the school catalog at the time you took the class.
AP test score of 3 or higher
Proof of coursework taken at a college outside the U.S.
We accept foreign coursework to clear prerequisites.
SUBMIT an unofficial transcript with a grade of C or better and a course evaluation from a credential evaluation agency. See www.naces.org for a list agencies you can use.
Other/Challenge
If you do not meet any of the above, a prerequisite clearance requires dean approval.
Process Time
- Once we have received your request, it will be processed in the order received.
- Please allow at least 5 working days for it to be processed before attempting to register.
- We will notifiy you by e-mail once your clearance petition has been process.
- If you have any questions regarding your prerequisite submission, please email prereqclearfh@fhda.edu.
Submit Prerequisite ClearanceComplete the online clearance form. Online Clearance Form |
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