A prerequisite is a requirement that must be met before you can enroll in certain courses.

How do I find Prerequisites?

Prerequisites are listed in the course descriptions in the catalog and/or in the current schedule.

How do I meet the Prerequisite requirement?

You can meet a prerequisite with previous college coursework or one of the following test scores.

• Previous College Coursework: Prior college-level credit earned from a regionally accredited university or college completed with a grade of "C-" or higher.

• Prove you have taken the required pre-requisite at another accredited institution by providing us with your official transcript. 

You may begin with an unofficial transcript to override a pre-requisite, which would allow you to register for classes.

We will then need an official transcript. If you do not send an official transcript, a registration and transcript hold will be placed on your student account.

Official transcripts may be mailed directly from your previous college(s), emailed from your college, or hand carried in a sealed envelope. If you open the envelope, it will be considered unofficial.

Your UNOFFICIAL transcript should be:

• Mailed to :
  Student Records, Box 8
  Red Rocks Community College
  13300 W 6th Ave
  Lakewood CO 80228-1255
   
• Emailed to: student.records@rrcc.edu
• Fax to: 303.989.6919
• Hand carried to: Student Records
• Submit your Prerequisite Override Request.

Upload your transcript and include your name, student number (S#), and the course(s) you wish to register for. Your request may take up to 5 business days; please plan ahead.

OR

You may meet with an Advisor at either the Lakewood or Arvada campus to discuss your academic plan and the prerequisites you will need. Bring a copy of your transcript(s).

In order to have your courses transferred into Red Rocks, you must send an official transcript to our Records Department. 

2. Test Scores - any of the following

Send any of the following along with your Student number (S#) to assessment.center@rrcc.edu:

• Academic placement test scores (less than 5 years old)
• Appropriate SAT/ACT scores (less than 5 years old)
• High school transcript documenting chemistry courses, 2 semesters with grades of C or better
• AP test scores
• CLEP scores
• DSST scores

In certain subject areas, a prerequisite override may be an option. Please see the appropriate campus academic department if you feel this applies to you.