Prerequisite Clearance and Challenge Processes

• Overview

  Active Student Status Required
  To submit the Prerequisite Clearance Form or the Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Form, you must have a Coastline ID number and be an active student for the term in which you are requesting clearance. Processing time is about five working days

  Check Your MyCoast Email 

  You must regularly check your MyCoast Student Email for updates regarding the status of your request.

  Courses from Coastline, Golden West College, or Orange Coast College

  Coastline College can only process prerequisite clearances and challenges for Coastline courses.

  • For courses that begin with G (Golden West College), please contact: 714-892-7711
  • For courses that begin with A (Orange Coast College), please contact: 714-432-5072
• Prerequisites

  A Prerequisite is a requirement which must be met before enrollment in a course.

  We advise that you submit the Prerequisite Clearance Form and transcripts (if needed) at least 10 business days prior to registration. Please allow 5 business days for processing.

  Official Transcripts on File & Uploading Unofficial Transcripts

  • If you have official transcripts from other colleges already on file with Coastline, you are still required to submit the Prerequisite Clearance Form.  You do not need to also upload unofficial transcripts.
  • If you do not have official transcripts on file, you must upload unofficial transcripts when submitting the Prerequisite Clearance Form.
  • On the form, you must select "NO" when asked if official transcripts are already on file.

  • Prerequisite clearance forms are processed on a term-by-term basis. You must submit a new request each term for any course that requires prerequisites.

  Some courses require special permission or have mandatory prerequisites. If you are planning to enroll in one of these courses, you must meet one of the following:

  • Your CCC placement test (results) must recommend you for the class, or,
  • You must have completed the prerequisite course at CCC after 1989 with a grade of C or better or be currently enrolled in it at the time or registration and subsequently earn a grade of C or better, or,
  • You must have completed the prerequisite course at another college with a grade of C or better. To show proof of the prerequisite completion, bring a copy of your transcript or grade report to the Admissions Office prior to enrolling.
  • Click on the link to the Prerequisite Clearance Forms page to start the process.
• Corequisites
  A Corequisite is a condition of enrollment consisting of a course that a student is required to simultaneously take in order to enroll in another course.   Some English and/or math classes require a 'Support' course as a corequisite.  You must enroll in both the main course and the support course.  Corequisites cannot be waived for these sections.
• Prerequisite / Corequisite Challenge

  A prerequisite/corequisite challenge requires written documentation, explanation of alternative course work, background or abilities which adequately prepares you for the course.

  Reasons for seeking a Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Form may include one or more of the following:

  • A prerequisite/corequisite is not reasonably available;
  • You believe the prerequisite/corequisite was established in violation of regulation or in violation of the District-approved processes;
  • You believe the prerequisite/corequisite is discriminatory or being applied in a discriminatory manner; or
  • You have the documented knowledge or ability to succeed in the course without meeting the prerequisite/corequisite.

  Prerequisite challenge forms are processed on a term-by-term basis. You must submit a new request each term for any course that requires prerequisites.

  A Corequisite is a condition of enrollment consisting of a course that a student is required to simultaneously take in order to enroll in another course.   Some English and/or math classes require a 'Support' course as a corequisite.  You must enroll in both the main course and the support course.  Corequisites cannot be waived for these sections.

  The college will respond to your filing of the Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge Form  within five working days. If the challenge is upheld you will be cleared to register for the class. If it is not upheld, you will need to meet the prerequisite before enrolling in the class.

• AP English Placement

  English Course Placement – Above ENGL C1000 (formerly ENGL C100)

  To enroll in English courses numbered above ENGL C1000, students must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Successfully completed ENGL C1000 (formerly ENGL C100) with a grade of C or higher, or,
  • Earned a score of 3 or higher on the AP English Language and Composition exam.
• Math Self-Placement
  Students may request a Self-Placement to take college-level math courses, including:

  • MATH C100, C115, C120, C140, C150, C170, C180
  • STAT C1000
    To request Math Self-Placement, contact the Counseling Department:
  • Phone: 714-241-6162
  • Email: assessment@coastline.edu
• AP Math Placement

  MATH C185 Placement:

  • Students may be cleared to enroll in Math C185 if they meet one of the following:
    • Earned an AP Calculus AB score of 3 or higher, or,
    • Successfully completed a college-level Calculus I course (e.g., Coastline Math C180).

  Note: High school coursework, including AP Calculus AB or BC, is not accepted for clearance into Math C185.

   

  MATH C280 / MATH C285 Placement:

  • Students may be cleared to enroll in Math C280 or Math C285 only if they meet one of the following:
    • Earned an AP Calculus BC score of 5, or
    • Successfully completed a college-level Calculus II course (e.g., Coastline Math C185).

  Note: High school coursework, including AP Calculus BC (regardless of score), is not accepted for clearance into Math C280 or C285.

• Advisories
  An Advisory on Recommended Preparation is a condition of enrollment that is advised, but not required, to meet before or in conjunction with enrollment in a course or educational program.