Waiver Requests Processed by the Counseling Department
- Click on the "SMC Waiver Form" link below.
- Enter your SMC username and password.
- Complete and submit the form. Attach appropriate documentation.
SMC WAIVERS FORM (opens in new window)
For placement/prerequisite questions, contact the Counseling Department.
Waiver Requests Processed by the Life and Physical Sciences Departments
Directions for waiver requests:
- Anatomy 2, Biology 22, 23, Microbiology 1, Nursing 17, Physiology 3, course prerequisite waivers can only be granted by the Life Sciences Department (a course syllabus may be required).
- Chemistry 12, 21, 22, 24, 31 and Physics 7, 9, 22, 23, 24, course prerequisite waivers can only be granted by the Physical Sciences Department (a course syllabus may be required).
Send waiver requests to ScienceWaivers@smc.edu. Be sure to include scanned transcripts, web links to official course descriptions or course outlines, scanned syllabi (optional but recommended), and anything else you think would assist in verifying your waiver. Clearly state your waiver request, and provide your complete name and SMC student ID#.
If you have questions regarding your waiver request, use the email above or contact the Sciences Department Office located in (SCI 258) at 310-434-4788. You may also contact the appropriate Life Sciences or Physical Sciences Chair with questions about the process.
Waiver Requests Processed by the IxD Counselor
Upper division courses (Com St 310, Engl 300,IxD 330-470, or Psych 320) are only available to students admitted into the Interaction Design (IxD) B.S. program. For waivers, please contact the CMD Counselor Amanda Garcia at Garcia_Amanda@smc.edu or Ashley Adjei at Adjei_Ashley@smc.edu for information on applying to IxD, please visit ixd.smc.edu.
Waiver Requests Processed by Computer Science Department
To request a prerequisite course waiver for Computer Science 20A or 20B please contact the CSIS Department or email the CS department chair. Email: Stahl_Howard@smc.edu.
If you completed the prerequisite at another accredited institution with a grade of C or higher, email the following:
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A clear copy of your transcript showing your name and the college name
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Your full name and SMC ID number
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The specific SMC course you want to enroll in
Waiver Requests Processed by ECE Department
To request a prerequisite course waiver for Early Childhood Education 21 or 22 please contact the Early Childhood Education Department or email the ECE department chair. Email: Gary Huff, huff_gary@smc.edu.
If you completed the prerequisite at another accredited institution with a grade of C or higher, email the following:
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A clear copy of your transcript showing your name and the college name
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Your full name and SMC ID number
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The specific SMC course you want to enroll in
Waiver Requests Processed by Communication and Media Studies Department
To request a prerequisite course waiver waiver for Film 32 or 33 please contact the Communication and Media Studies Department or email the CMD department chair grass_nancy@smc.edu or to request the Film 31 Challenge Exam please contact Drew Davis davis_drew@smc.edu.
If you completed the prerequisite at another accredited institution with a grade of C or higher, email the following:
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A clear copy of your transcript showing your name and the college name
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Your full name and SMC ID number
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The specific SMC course you want to enroll in
Waiver Requests Processed by Business Department
To request a prerequisite course waiver for Acct 6 & 7 or Business 32, please email the Business department chair, Dana Nasser at at rNasser_Dana@smc.edu. Please note it may take 7-10 days to review Acct 6 & 7 requests.
If you completed the prerequisite at another accredited institution with a grade of C or higher, email the following:
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A clear copy of your transcript showing your name and the college name
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Your full name and SMC ID number
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The specific SMC course you want to enroll in
Waiver Requests Processed by Photography Department
For Photography waivers, email Photography Chair, Josh Sanseri, at sanseri_josh@smc.edu.
If you completed the prerequisite at another accredited institution with a grade of C or higher, email the following:
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A clear copy of your transcript showing your name and the college name
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Your full name and SMC ID number
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The specific SMC course you want to enroll in
Placement/prerequisite course waivers will be issued according to the following:
- A score of 3, 4, or 5 on the AP English Language & Composition or Composition & Literature exam will qualify you for English 2;
- A score of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB exam will qualify you for Math 8;
- A score of 3 on the AP Calculus BC exam will qualify you for Math 8;
- A score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam will qualify you for Math 10, 11, 13, and 15.
- A score of 3, 4, or 5 on the AP Chemistry exam will qualify a student for Chemistry 11.
Due to high demand, processing can take up to 7 business days. You will receive an email to your SMC email account letting you know the outcome of your waiver.
You can also review your results by going to Corsair Connect (opens in new window) homepage, scroll down and click on "Placement" under "Success Steps."
You may go to the General Counseling Center to request your waiver in person for English, ESL, Math, Anatomy 1, Biology 21, and Chemistry 11.