How do I override a class prerequisite?

Prerequisites are academic requirements that must be completed before enrolling in certain classes.

To request an override for a class prerequisite:

1. Log in to the Student Portal using your NWTC ID number and password. You may need to use multi-factor authentication to verify your identity. (Watch a short video about how to log in to your account.) 
2. Click Workday. You may be asked to enter your login information again.

3. Type Request Course Section Prerequisite Override in the search box.

4. Fill in the required information in the following boxes on the form.
   1. Academic Period: Choose the term and/or session in which you are enrolling. For example, Spring 2026 or Fall 2026. Most courses are 8-week courses, and there are two 8-week sessions (8W1 and 8W2) within a term (Fall or Spring).
   2. Course: Start typing the Course Number (Example: 10101120) and select the course.
   3. Course Section: Click to see a drop-down list of all the sections of the course available during the selected term or session. SELECT ALL the course sections that may work for your schedule in order to have the prerequisite override approved for each of these sections. (This will eliminate you having to request the override if you decide to change your section). 
5. Click OK.

6. Click Submit to confirm the request on the next page. Do not enter comments in the text box.

7. Click Complete Questionnaire. Please make sure to complete this step or you will need to resubmit the request.

1. Select the option that best proves how you have met the course prerequisite. If you are a current high school student who will be taking College classes, please select the option "Dual Credit, Start College Now, Youth Apprenticeship".
2. Use the textbox that appears to type the name of the college or high school and name of instructor or advisor or the “Other” reason you believe qualifies you for the class.
3. Click Submit.

8. The course prerequisite override request has been submitted to a Student Records staff member for review. You must wait for the request to be approved before you can complete your registration. Once your request is approved or denied, you will receive an email confirmation. Then, you can return to your student portal to register for the course section you have been approved for by following these instructions.

9. The course prerequisite override request has been submitted to a Student Records staff member for review. You must wait (2-3 business days) for the request to be approved before you can complete your registration. Once your request is approved or denied, you will receive an email confirmation. Please check your NWTC email on a daily basis when waiting for approval.