FAQs: Transfer credit/exemption/waiver for MATH 155

  1. I have a C or higher in MATH 163 from the old program. Can I get an exemption for MATH 155?
  2. I have other Camosun math courses. Am I eligible for an exemption for MATH 155?
  3. Okay, I'm eligible. What do I do now?
  4. I have courses from other institutions that are similar to those listed in answer #2. What do I do now?
  5. If my exemption request is approved, how will MATH 155 show up on my transcript?
  6. I have an exemption for MATH 155. Why can't I register for a course that has MATH 155 as a pre-req?

Answers

  1. I have a C or higher in MATH 163 from the old program. Can I get an exemption for MATH 155?
    • Yes. Email Academic Advising with a subject line of "Tech Math Substitution" and in the body of the email say "I believe I can use MATH 163 in place of MATH 155" and they will start the exemption process with you. It's best to email from the email address that is on your student record to prove your identity, since you will not be there in person to show your ID.
  2. I have other Camosun math courses. Am I eligible for an exemption for MATH 155?
    • If you have one course from list A AND one course from list B below, you may use this combination to get an exemption for MATH 155.
      List A List B
      Precalculus 12 / Principles of Math 12 ECET 161: Digital Electronics 1
      MATH 100: Calculus 1 MATH 109: Finite Mathematics
      MATH 107: Applied Precalculus MATH 126: Basic Discrete Math
      MATH 108: Applied Calculus PHIL 212: Symbolic Logic
      MATH 115: Precalculus
      MATH 166: Applied Math for Electronics 1
      MATH 173: Basic Technical Math 2
      MATH 174a: Math for Electronics 1
      MATH 185: Math for Civil/Mech 1
      MATH 191: Applied Math for Civil/Mech 1
    • Please note that a D grade in any of these courses is not acceptable.
  3. Okay, I'm eligible. What do I do now?
    • Email Academic Advising with a subject line of "Tech Math Substitution" and in the body of the email use a statement like "I believe I can use my Principles of Math 12 together with MATH 109 to get an exemption for MATH 155" and they will start the exemption process with you. It's best to email from the email address that is on your student record to prove your identity, since you will not be there in person to show your ID.
  4. I have courses from other institutions that are similar to those listed in answer #2. What do I do now?
    • Apply for transfer credit evaluation through the Student Records Request for Transfer Credit process. After you have been officially awarded Camosun transfer credit and it has been put on your student record, then you can proceed to the steps in answer #3 above.
  5. If my exemption request is approved, how will MATH 155 show up on my transcript?
    • If your exemption request is successful, a note will be made on your student record. Please be aware that this note will not show as MATH 155 on a transcript, as it is a note in the system allowing other courses to be used in place of MATH 155. You will not be granted credit for 155 as well.
  6. I have an exemption for MATH 155. Why can't I register for a course that has MATH 155 as a pre-req?
    • CAMLINK will not automatically recognize the exemption, as it is a note only on your student record. Therefore, when the pre-requisite checker is on, you will have to register in person. Please tell the person at the registration desk that you have an exemption for MATH 155, so that person knows where to look in your record to check for the pre-req.