Get permission for a class
Class Overrides
If you need to:
- Override a class limit
- Override a class restriction
- Override a time conflict
- Receive special approval (Department Head, Dean, Instructor, etc)
- Exempt a Lecture/Lab
- Add a class after the add/drop deadline
- Change sections after the add/drop deadline
Prerequisite and/or Corequisite Waiver
Do not pursue a prerequisite and/or corequisite waiver if you do not have prior education that would warrant such an approval. Prerequisite and corequisite waivers are granted in rare instances and are only waived if an equivalent alternative learning experience can be identified.
If you feel you qualify for a prerequisite and/or corequisite waiver, locate the college that the class belongs to below and follow the process stated. (e.g.) If you are a non-Arts & Science student wishing to receive a prerequisite waiver for an Arts & Science class, follow the process for the College of Arts & Science.
| Agriculture & Bioresources | Complete the Prerequisite and Corequisite Waiver form (PDF) with the required signatures and return it to the department to which the class belongs, or to the Dean's Office, 2D30 AGRI. |
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| Arts & Science | A CWA of 65% or higher is required. Complete the Prerequisite and Corequisite Waiver form (PDF) with the required signatures and return it to the department to which the class belongs. (e.g.) If you wish to take SOC 233, go to the Sociology Department. |
| Dentistry | No prerequisite or co-requisite waivers are granted. |
| Education | Complete the Prerequisite and Co-requisite Waiver form (PDF) with required signatures and return to Programs Office, EDUC 3350 |
| Edwards School of Business | Complete the Prerequisite and Corequisite Waiver form (PDF) and return it to the Undergraduate and Certificate Programs Office in ESB 185. |
| Engineering | Go directly to the Engineering Student Centre to seek a prerequisite/co-requisite waiver for an Engineering class. |
| Graduate Studies & Research | Complete the Prerequisite and Co-requisite Waiver form (PDF) with the required signatures and return it to the graduate secretary in the department to which the class belongs. |
| Kinesiology | Complete the Prerequisite and Corequisite Waiver form (PDF) with the required signatures and return to the College of Kinesiology Office - PAC 300 |
| Law | No prerequisite or co-requisite waivers are granted. |
| Medicine | No prerequisite or co-requisite waivers are granted. |
| Nursing | Complete the Prerequisite and Corequisite Waiver form (PDF) with required signatures and return it to the Nursing General Office HLTH A102. |
| Open Studies | See the process for the College to which the class belongs. (e.g.) If you wish a waiver for an Arts & Science class, see Arts & Science process above. |
| Pharmacy & Nutrition | Complete the Prerequisite and Corequisite Waiver form (PDF) and return it to the Pharmacy and Nutrition General Office, 116 Thorvaldson Building. PHAR classes are not eligible for waivers. |
| Veterinary Medicine | No prerequisite or co-requisite waivers are granted. |
