Prerequisite Completion Checker for University Courses
This tool quickly verifies your eligibility to enroll in a target course by comparing your completed courses against all required prerequisites, including minimum credit and grade requirements. Get an instant summary report detailing missing requirements and credits applied. Use this calculator as a guide, always confirming with your university advisor.
Target Course Selection
Required Prerequisite Courses
Select a course above to see its prerequisites.
You can manually add completed courses below.
Completed Courses Input
Your Completed Courses:
Summary Report (Eligibility Check)
Overall Prerequisite Completion:
Missing Requirements:
Credits Applied Toward Prerequisites:
Derived Enrollment Statistics:
Required Min GPA:
3.0 (Example)
Prerequisite GPA Achieved:
N/A
Understanding University Prerequisite Fulfillment
This comprehensive article explains the critical role of prerequisite courses in higher education and how to effectively use our checker tool to ensure timely enrollment.
How to Use the Calculator
Start by selecting your target course (e.g., CS401) from the dropdown list. The tool will automatically fetch the required prerequisites. Next, accurately input all the courses you have completed, along with the credits and the grade you received. Click the "Calculate Eligibility" button to generate a detailed summary report. This report will highlight any missing courses, insufficient grades, and visualize your overall progress.
Calculation Formula and Logic
The core logic hinges on a simple set of rules: Course Code Match, Minimum Credit Hours, and Minimum Grade Threshold. The system compares the list of **Required Prerequisite Courses** (Course A, B, C...) with the **Completed Courses Input** (Your Course X, Y, Z...). A course is fulfilled only if a matching completed course meets or exceeds both the required credit hours and the minimum acceptable grade (usually C or higher). The overall eligibility is determined by the fulfillment status of ALL prerequisites. The GPA check, where applicable, involves converting letter grades to their 4.0 scale equivalent and calculating the weighted average for the prerequisite courses.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A prerequisite is a course or a set of knowledge/skills required before you can enroll in a higher-level course. It ensures you have the necessary background to succeed.
Most universities require a minimum grade of 'C' or 'C-' for a prerequisite course to count, but this can vary. Always check your university's academic catalog.
If a prerequisite is missing, you will generally be blocked from enrolling in the target course. You must complete the missing requirement first.
It depends on the university's policy. Often, Pass/Fail courses do not count toward prerequisites that require a minimum letter grade, unless the 'Pass' is certified as equivalent to the minimum required grade.
The 'Credits Applied' is the total sum of credits from your completed courses that successfully satisfy the credit requirements of the prerequisite courses.
