1. Obtain a Petition to Challenge from the Counseling Office at Cuyamaca College.
2. Complete the petition, and attach a written statement and all supporting documentation.
3. Submit the completed petition to a Counselor at least ten (10) working days prior to the published add deadline for the course being challenged.
4. Student will be notified as to outcome of petition.
5. If petition is approved, student must register for class and pay all required fees.

NOTE: Student challenging English or Math prerequisites will be required to take the Assessment test prior to filing a Petition to Challenge.

1. The completed petition is submitted to the Counseling Office.
2. Counselor reviews the petition and makes a recommendation. If needed, student is referred to the department chair/coordinator and/or instructor for information and/or a recommendation for signature.
3. Student is made aware of the timeline, including last day to add class in current semester.  Student returns petiton to counselor.
4. Student needs to be notified within five (5) working days of counselor/instructor signature of the petition. To ensure timely processing, the following steps will occur:

• petition is completed by student with appropriate documentation and signature/s;
• petition is forwarded to the Office of Instruction for action;
• petition is returned to Counseling, signed by the Dean of Counseling and Matriculation or designee;
• student is notified.
• If the petition is approved, counselor clears prerequisite on Prerequisite Flag Update screen.