A prerequisite is a course or qualification that must be completed before you may register for:

• the next course in a sequence like English C1000 for English 1B; or

• a course requiring some expertise in a related subject, like algebra for chemistry; or

• to enter a program, like Nursing or Dental Hygiene.

The Cabrillo equivalent of a minimum grade of "C" or "P" must be earned in the prerequisite course to satisfy the prerequisite. Clearing a prerequisite does not earn units toward your degree, it only allows your to register in the course with the prerequisite. You will see this notated as an "EQ" in your Student Planning Timeline.

Unofficial is fine to get started. Official transcripts are required for awarding degrees and GE certification. All official documents, including transcripts and test scores, must be sent directly from the originating institution.

Once we receive your documents, please allow ten business (10) to process. In your request include: your name, Cabrillo Student ID# and the courses you want cleared.

Ways to submit:

1. In Person drop off locations:

The Welcome Center

Academic Counseling

Student Resource Center, Watsonville Center

1. Via email: evaluator@cabrillo.edu

2. Via regular mail:

Cabrillo College, Admissions &Records

Welcome Center, SAC East

6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos CA 95003

attention: Evaluator

Connect with an Academic Counselor to make sure that you're taking only the classes you need to meet your goal.

If feel you have the skills and knowledge to meet a course prerequisite and you don't have a transcript because your background does not include learning in a traditional educational setting like high school, college or university, you may challenge the prerequisite. Start the process by filling out the Requisite Challenge eForm. On the form you will be asked at attach documentation of your skills and experience demonstrating that you have the required skills needed to complete coursework in the course with the prerequisite. Documentation may include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Letter from the you detailing your how and where your skills and knowledge were learned and obtained.
• Recent examples of the your work in this discipline that shows mastery of the skills and knowledge in question. For example, English course challenges should include recent essays.