What is a prerequisite ? A prerequisite is something that must be completed or a condition that must be met before you can register for a class.

What is an example of a prerequisite? Example: STAT 212—You must have passed STAT 211 or be currently registered for the course. Some courses might require the prior completion of another, lower level course while others might require you to be in a certain major or class standing. Not all courses have prerequisites.

What is new to BGSU's registration system? BGSU's web registration now knows about prerequisites that are other courses.

Before I begin registering for classes, how do I learn whether there is a prerequisite for a course that I want to take? Look at its current course description in BGSU's web listing of course descriptions, http://webapps.bgsu.edu/courses/search.php ,  which contains the most up to date information.

How are prerequisites enforced? If the BGSU registration system knows the prerequisite for a course, it won't let you register for the course unless you have completed the prerequisite. You will be told that "You have not met the prerequisites for this course. See the department for assistance." If you get registered for a course without having met its prerequisite, the department or faculty member will ask you to drop the class.

If I am currently enrolled in the prerequisite for a course, can I register for the second course?
Yes. But if you drop or fail the first course, you will need to drop the second course.

Who can I talk with about course prerequisites? The academic department that offers the course can explain the course's prerequisite. The detailed information you can find for each course by using the web-based schedule of classes includes the department's address and telephone number. Click HERE to access the online schedule of classes.