• A student may request a prerequisite or corequisite variance to demonstrate that the student has the knowledge or
ability equivalent to the prerequisite or corequisite for the course in question, but has not formally met the established
prerequisite or corequisite. (The student will meet with the appropriate department chair)
• The prerequisite or corequisite course has not been made reasonably available, and waiting until the prerequisite or
corequisite is offered will create an undue delay in meeting educational goals. (The student will meet with the Director
of Assessment and Matriculation)
• The prerequisite or corequisite is being applied in a discriminatory manner. (The student will meet with the Director of
Assessment and Matriculation)
• The prerequisite violates the provisions of the State Education Code. (The student will meet with the Director of
Assessment and Matriculation)
Student Rights & Responsibilities
Mt. San Antonio College is committed to assisting students to attain their educational and career goals, clarifying the
College’s expectations of behaviors, and ensuring their rights as students enrolled at the College.
The College agrees to the following:
• Assess your skills, educational and career goals;
• Orient you to the College’s programs, services and policies;
• Provide counseling and advisement;
• Provide quality instruction;
• Offer services to support your education;
• Follow up on your progress toward your goal;
• Keep you informed of your rights and responsibilities.
As a student, you are expected to:
• Attend or participate in new student orientation;
• Declare an educational goal;
• Arrange counseling and/or advising appointments to develop an educational plan;
• Work hard to complete assignments and courses;
• Abide by all College policies and procedures;
• Seek out support services and get help when needed;
• Show continuing satisfactory progress toward your goal.
Specific college policies exist to provide direction and guidance to students related to:
Academic Honesty (BP 4290)
• Student Academic Honesty (AP 4290)
Standards of Conduct (BP 5500)
• Student Discipline Procedures (AP 5520)
The College has specific policies designed to protect students from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault,
infringement upon a student’s rights of privacy, and any violations which are threatening to a student’s person or infringes on
creating a positive academic and social environment.
Student Rights and Grievances (AP 5530)
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