Science, Engineering and Math Prerequisites

MATH PLACEMENT POLICY

Math instructors strictly enforce math course prerequisites. Students satisfy course prerequisites by means of an assessment taken at OC within the last two years OR an appropriate grade in the prerequisite course. Refer to the course description for details; time limits may apply to the prerequisite course.

Students who took prerequisites for math courses from other colleges or who wish to place by AP or CLEP scores should submit a Request for SEM Prerequisite Clearance well before registration.

Students who wish to use Accuplacer or Compass assessments from other colleges (scores must be no more than two years old) should submit scores to the OC Testing Center for placement recommendation. 

SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, and MATHEMATICS (SEM) PREREQUISITE CLEARANCE

To use college courses completed elsewhere or AP or CLEP exam scores as prerequisites for Olympic College (OC) science, engineering, and math (SEM) courses, your unofficial transcripts or score report must be reviewed for appropriate prerequisites.*

Upon approval, a one-time placement form and an entry code are issued, allowing registration for a specific course for a specific quarter.

* Refer to the course description for details; time limits may apply to the prerequisite course. Students who have not completed a math course at the Intermediate Algebra level with a 2.0 or above from an accredited college within the past six years must complete an assessment for OC math placement.

1. Complete and sign the Request for SEM Prerequisite Clearance form.
2. Attach unofficial transcripts from previous college or AP or CLEP score report.
3. Turn in to the OC Bremerton Advising Center (HSS 203), fax to 360-475-7233, or email to semadvisor@olympic.edu.

Students are contacted by phone or email within three business days.

TESTING CENTER (HSS 222) HOURS

For all current information click here --> http://www.olympic.edu/Students/GettingStarted/TestingCenter/

Rev.: April 25, 2012 Karen Osborn