Equivalency means that a course is regarded as fulfilling the requirement of the corresponding course at the university. It does not mean that a community college course is identical to the university course.

Meets all the requirements of the course / program.

When used in a course prerequisite (e.g., Prereq: SOCL 2001 or equivalent), this term means either credit in a comparable course or adequate preparation by other experience. Determination of equivalency is left to the discretion of individual departments.

In place of a course within the same discipline. Course equivalences are established through formal action and are determined on the bases of content, prerequisites, writing requirements, and level.

A course allowed in place of a similar course in the same academic discipline. May require approval by an academic dean.