Course Prerequisite

What are course prerequisites?

Prerequisites are fundamental courses or academic subjects that students must successfully complete before they are permitted to enroll in a higher-level or advanced course. These restrictions are explicitly listed within the course descriptions inside the Academic Information System. It is crucial to review them carefully prior to early registration.

Dealing with Prerequisite Challenges

If you deeply wish to enroll in an advanced course but have not officially completed its stated prerequisite at NTHU, you can petition for an administrative waiver. You may discuss enrollment eligibility with the course instructor and the academic unit offering the class if you meet any of the following scenarios:

You have already completed fully equivalent coursework at another accredited university.
You have completed relevant foundational coursework during your prior undergraduate or prerequisite studies.
You have acquired sufficient prerequisite knowledge or professional skills through alternative verified means.

In these specific instances, the instructor or the department may grant you special enrollment permission, provided you can demonstrate that you have mastered a comparable course in the same or a closely related subject field.

To officially apply for a prerequisite waiver, please download and complete the form below, obtain the instructor's signature, and submit it to the offering academic unit:

📄 Download Prerequisite Clearance Form

⚠️ Importance of Verification

Please be strongly advised that students should never assume they can remain enrolled in a course without meeting or officially clearing the stated prerequisites. The Curriculum Office will systematically audit and purge unauthorized enrollments prior to the semester start. Always proactively verify your eligibility with the instructor or the offering department before attempting to register.

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