What are Prerequisites?
Prerequisites are specific course(s) or levels of preparation required to complete before enrolling in a course.
Prerequisite clearance is not automatic when you send official transcripts/score report from an institution outside of LAPC to our Admissions & Records Office.
Prerequisite Clearance Process
To clear a prerequisite(s) you must provide the following documentation:
- Unofficial or official transcript with your name.
- In some cases, course descriptions/outlines or syllabus may be required to determine the course equivalency.
- English courses completed outside of the California Community College District must be submitted with a copy of the course syllabus.
- If an advance placement (AP) score is used to clear a course, please provide your score report. Only scores of 3, 4, and 5 are acceptable.
- All prerequisite courses must have been completed with a grade of "C" or better.
*Have your documents ready to avoid a delay in processing your request*
Contact Us:
Prerequisites can be cleared during Express Counseling hours and by email, appointments are not required.
Email us at counselingappointment@piercecollege.edu from your LACCD email account, put in the subject line "Student ID # and LAPC course(s) you intent to take." Please attach a copy of your transcript/score report (unofficial is acceptable) that clearly shows the college name, your name, the course title, the term taken, and the final grade received. A counselor will evaluate if your coursework meets the stated pre- or corequisite of our LAPC course(s) and will clear you accordingly. Expect an email response within 2-3 business days.
Counseling Center
Office Hours and Location
Online:
Mondays to Thursdays: 8:00am- 7:00pm
Fridays: 8:00am- 4:00pm
Saturdays and Sundays: closed
In-person:
Mondays to Fridays: 8:00am- 4:00pm
Saturdays and Sundays: closed
Student Services Bldg., 1st fl.