Ways to Verify a Prerequisite

Download the Prerequisite Verification Form to your computer. Complete the form with your information and submit it WITH PROOF OF:

Coursework taken at another U.S. College/Institution

     You will need to submit the following with your completed form:

  • Submit before your class starts. No guarantee. Based on available space.
  • A transcript (official or unofficial) showing a grade of “C” or better*
  • Some prerequisites have more than one component, such as CSIS 26 (Math plus C++)
  • Course descriptions for the year in which completed the course.
Gavilan College Catalog

AP test score of 3 or higher

  • You will need to submit both your completed prerequisite verification form and an AP Test Score from the College Board*

Assessment/Placement Exam

  • You will need to submit both your completed prerequisite verification form and an assessment/placement report from another institution ( within 2 year period)*

Prerequisite Challenge Option 

If you cannot use any of the above but feel you have satisfied the prerequisite for a course, submit a Prerequisite Challenge Form to Mellanie De Leon in Admissions & Records at mdeleon@gavilan.edu

*All supporting documents (i.e.: transcripts) MUST include student’s full name and name of institution.

Prerequisite Verification Form - Steps

  1. Gather supporting documents.
  2. Download and complete Prerequisite Verification Form
  3. Email Prerequisite Verification Form & support documentation to prereqs@gavilan.edu 

After submitting a completed form with all supporting documents, you will be notified via email to your my.gavilan.edu address within 3 working days. Email prereqs@gavilan.edu for any questions.

Successful completion of the prerequisite verification form process will not grant credit for any courses taken at another institution. For a formal transcript evaluation, schedule an appointment with a counselor.