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How to Clear Prerequisite or Get an Entry Code

• If you have taken or are taking the prerequisite at BC, it will automatically be cleared when you register. 
• If you completed the prerequisite at another institution or took an AP/IB test, you need to provide documentation to verify that you have satisfied the prerequisite prior to your registration time. Documentation may take the form of
• an official or unofficial transcript issued by the school where you completed the course;
• an unofficial copy of your AP/IB test report issued by the testing agency.
• In-progress coursework from another institution cannot be used until your grade has been posted.
• Visit the Transfer Course Equivalencies website to see how your courses are transferred to Bellevue College.

General Academic Subjects:
If the prerequisite is in an academic subject area, such as English, mathematics, biology, chemistry or psychology, you must submit a request at the "Online Prerequisite Check" website with your transcript or test report to clear your prerequisite requirement. If approved, your prerequisite will be cleared in 2-3 business days and the prerequisite block will be removed. Before submitting a request, visit http://bellevuecollege.edu/enrollment/transfer/prerequisites/ for detailed information about the verification process and requirements. (See the list for Enforced Academic Prerequisites - in PDF format) Please note that all requests must be submitted online. (See table below)

Professional/Technical Subjects:
If prerequisite is in a professional/technical subject area, such as Information Technology, Video Production, Interior Design, or Health Professions, you can contact the program chair or program advisor to review your previous coursework. If approved, you will be given an entry code which can be used to clear the prerequisite block when you register. (See table below)

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QUESTIONS? If you have questions about prerequisite checking, please e-mail to prerequisites@bellevuecollege.edu. You can also call the Evaluations Office at (425) 564-3106 or e-mail to evaluations@bellevuecollege.edu

Updated: 5/15/2013

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