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Can I Take Second Year Courses in First Year?

Summary: You may be able to take some 2000+ level courses if you meet the prerequisites

Updated: June 20, 2025

Yes, you may be able to take some 2000-level or higher courses if you meet the prerequisite requirements. Registering for a course depends on prerequisites such as having a passing grade in certain other courses, or meeting a certain year standing. You can find these requirements in the course’s description in the undergraduate calendar.

It may be possible to submit a registration override request to register in a course without meeting the prerequisites; however, these requests are reviewed on a case by case basis and are not guaranteed to be approved.


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