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How Can Students Meet Prerequisite Requirements?

There are four ways students can meet prerequisite requirements:
  1. complete the prerequisite course(s) within the San Mateo County Community College system, with a grade of "CR/P or C" or higher; or
  2. complete placement tests in the San Mateo County Community College District within the last two years with results that indicate the prerequisite skill level; or
  3. *complete the prerequisite course at another accredited college/university in the United States; or
  4. *meet prerequisites through the College Board Advanced Placement Exam results (AP Tests).
*For 3 and 4, students must use the Prerequisite Equivalency Petitions are available on the college website. If a student had not completed a course or test to meet prerequisite requirements but has other experience that meets the prerequisite skill level then the prerequisite challenge process is the means to determine course eligibility.