Prerequisites

Prerequisites & Documentation Evaluation Process

There are many courses offered through Butte College that have enforced prerequisites prior to registration.

These are used to establish a student's readiness for the content covered within a course. To meet a prerequisite, a passing grade of "C" or better is required. Documentation must be processed prior to registration.

Prerequisites: Are courses that are successfully completed prior to registration (e.g., ACCT 2 is a prerequisite to ACCT 4). The catalog and the counseling office can provide more information on this type of prerequisite. You can confirm prerequisites requirements through the Search for Classes course descriptions.

Corequisites: Some courses require a 'corequisite'. A corequisite is a course that mandates concurrent enrollment in an additional specified course(s). All corequisites linked to each other must be taken during the same term.

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Submitting transcripts from another Institution to meet a prerequisite:

Students will not be permitted to enroll in coursework that has an enforced prerequisite unless documentation is provided. An approved clearance does not guarantee a space in any course. ALLOW UP TO 3 BUSINESS DAYS FOR EVALUATION.

1. Submit this form along with your transcript: Prerequisite Evaluation Form (PDF)

2. After completing the form please submit it to Admissions and Records by either*:

Emailing Directly to assessment@powerorigin.net (preferred method).

Or

Mailing Directly to Butte College ATTN: Assessment 3536 Butte Campus Dr. Oroville, CA 95965 (allow for additional time to complete evaluation).

*Be sure to include your phone number and Butte College student I.D. number. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out via the Butte College Support Center (530.895.2511) or email us at assessment@powerorigin.net.  Unofficial transcripts and grade reports are acceptable for establishing enforced prerequisites.

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Challenging Prerequisites and Corequisites

Students may challenge a prerequisite or corequisite for a course.  The student will bear the initial burden of showing that grounds exist for the challenge.  Submit Petition to Challenge Prerequisite or Corequisite form to the Admissions and Records office, or email it from your Butte Student email to assessment@powerorigin.net or call 530-895-2511 for support and assistance.

The following is a list of the grounds under which a challenge may be pursued:

• The student has the knowledge or ability to succeed in the course despite not meeting the prerequisite (documentation required).

• The student will be subject to undue delay in attaining the goal of his or her educational plan because the prerequisite or corequisite course has not been made reasonably available (Ed Plan must be on file).

• The prerequisite or corequisite is not appropriate because it is not necessary for success in the course for which it is required (documentation required).

• The prerequisite or corequisite is unlawfully discriminatory or is being applied in an unlawfully discriminatory manner (documentation required).