Online Prerequisite Clearance Process
Online Prerequisite Clearance Process
The Prerequisite Clearance Form is a convenient way to have prerequisites cleared to register for specific classes for the upcoming semester. Please be sure to carefully read the instructions in the "Submitting the Prerequisite Clearance Form" section below to ensure that your request is processed correctly and without delay.
New to College Students
If you are a new-to-college student enrolling after high school or have not completed college coursework and need English and Math clearances, you must first complete the English and Math Placement Survey, found on your MyECC portal, to determine your placement. If you have AP scores of 3 or higher, your score reports may be reviewed for possible clearance.
Transfer Student from Another College/University
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- If you have completed coursework at another college or university, submit the Prerequisite Clearance Form for clearance.
- If you are transferring to El Camino College and need your transcripts reviewed by a counselor, please schedule a counseling appointment.
- Please do not use the Online Prerequisite Clearance Form to clear all prerequisites for program admission (e.g., Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care). For these programs, your transcripts must be evaluated during a counseling appointment.
Terms to Know Before You Enroll:
What is a Requisite?
Prerequisite: A condition students must meet to enroll in a course.
Corequisite: A course taken simultaneously to enroll in another course.
What is a Recommended Preparation?
A recommended, but not required, course taken with or before another course. You are able to enroll in any class with a Recommended Preparation.
Submitting the Prerequisite Clearance Form:
- You must have a 7-digit ECC Student ID number.
- Review course descriptions for all requisites in the ECC Catalog prior to submitting the form and ensure you meet all requirements.
- Fill out the form completely.
- Make certain that all attachments include your identifying information – name, student ID number, name of the college/university, etc. Submissions with incomplete documents will be delayed or denied. Screenshots of transcripts with missing information will be denied. To avoid processing delays, double-check your documents before submission.
- If you are requesting a clearance and you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite course, you will need your instructor to provide a letter stating that you will pass the course. The instructor must include their name and contact information.
- Prerequisite Clearance Form
Prerequisite clearances are processed within 24 hours of submission. Requests submitted during school holidays or on weekends will be reviewed the next business day. You will receive approval or denial notifications to the email address provided on the form.
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