Prerequisite Policy

Some courses require that one or more prerequisites (i.e., other classes completed with certain grades, test scores, etc.) be successfully completed (or the class[es] in question must be in progress) before the student is allowed to register for the class. The faculty members regard these prerequisites or their equivalent as a necessary foundation for student learning. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of and meet any course prerequisite(s) prior to registration.

In situations where a course prerequisite(s) cannot be met, a student may request a prerequisite waiver (override) by contacting the department or program that offers the course. The department or program must issue the student the appropriate override in the student information system which will allow the student to register for the class. After the override has been entered into the student information system, the student must access NEIUport to register for the class by the registration deadline.

Students who were permitted to register for a class in a future semester by way of a department-issued override due to "in progress" coursework will be dropped from the class(es) for which they do not meet prerequisites if they do not successfully complete the course prerequisite(s) before the start of the next semester.