Request for a Prerequisite Waiver

All prerequisites for courses offered by the Faculty of Arts must be met with a minimum grade of "C-." Minimum grades in prerequisite courses are required to ensure that students have the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in more advanced courses. In exceptional cases, if students can demonstrate that they have equivalent knowledge to the prerequisite(s) listed, they may seek consent to enroll with a request for a prerequisite waiver.

In addition to demonstrating equivalent knowledge, students seeking prerequisite waivers must be (1) in good standing (i.e., not on probation or in the Academic Turnaround Program) and (2) have completed a minimum of 18 units.

This form is for undergraduate students and courses only.  If you are a graduate student seeking enrolment in an undergraduate course in the Faculty of Arts, or an undergraduate student seeking enrolment in a graduate level course, please email ascarts@ucalgary.ca.

Deadlines for submission:

• Spring 2025: Feb 12 - April 22
• Summer 2025: Feb 20 - June 17
• Fall 2025: March 25 - August 26
• Winter 2026: March 25 - January 1