If you believe you have previously completed a course that is equivalent to the deficiency that was assigned then you can submit the deficiency waiver form here: Course Deficiency Waiver Request.  You will need to upload supporting documents, such as syllabus, catalog description, and university transcripts (including the grade scale), to prove that you have met the requirements.  

Attach the following items: **Please note: all documents need to be attached for submission

• Complete unofficial transcript, up to the current semester. On your transcript highlight the course(s) you would like evaluated. The grade scale must be included with all transcripts.

• All supporting documentation (syllabus/course descriptions) are required. 

• A letter grade of a "B" or higher is required. 

• Credit hours must be equivalent (3 credit hour courses can only be applied toward 3 credit hour classes for transfer) 

Be advised that the documents you uploaded during the admission application have been evaluated, so a reevaluation petition should only be submitted if you have new information to provide.  

Once the petition has been reviewed, the decision is final. Deficiency petitions must be submitted before your first semester in the program.

You may be able to take topic exams offered through ASU’s Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) platform to satisfy the deficiency requirement by the exam deadline for your degree program. The cost for each attempt starts at $99.00. Some, not all, of these non-credit, self-paced courses include a high-level overview of the prerequisite topic, practice quizzes, and a final exam.  These exams will draw on your previous knowledge of the foundations of the program you have been admitted to.

Available courses:

• CSE 230 - Computer Organization & Assembly Language Programming (2 attempts)

• CSE 240 – Introduction to Programming Languages (1 attempt)

• CSE 310 - Data Structures & Algorithms (2 attempts)

• CSE 330 - Operating Systems (2 attempts)

• CSE 340 - Principles of Programming Languages (satisfies CSE 355 deficiency; 2 attempts)

• CSE 360 – Software Engineering (1 attempt)

• IEE 376 - Deterministic Operations Research (1 attempt)

• IEE 380 - Probability and Statistics for Engineering Problem Solving (1 attempt)

• IEE 470 - Stochastic Operations Research (1 attempt)

• SER 222 - Design and Analysis of Data Structures and Algorithms (2 attempts)

• SER 334 – Operating Systems and Networks (2 attempts)

Courses not available:

• CSE 205 - Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures

• CSE 355 -  Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science

• MAT 242 - Elementary Linear Algebra or MAT 342 Linear Algebra or MAT 343 Applied Linear Algebra or IEE 376

• MAT 267 - Calculus for Engineering III

For courses without a CPE exam, students may contact the Director of Undergraduate Programs in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences. The cost to take a deficiency examination is set by the university. This fee is for registering for an examination and taking the examination is included in this cost. The fee is non-refundable. It would also be possible to take and pass the courses online prior to registration. These courses are typically offered in all semesters, including the summer. Students taking the course in the summer prior to admission to the doctoral program would receive a conditional admission, contingent on passing during the summer.

A student must pass the final exam to complete the course.

• Each attempt requires the student to enroll and pay for the CPE course.

• The CPE exam may only be taken prior to attempting the for-credit course. 

• Once you have passed the final exam, you will need to upload your certificate here: GOEE Deficiency Waiver Evaluation form

• The certificate will only be accepted if the exam was taken by the deficiency deadline for your program. 

Note: CPE courses are non-credit bearing, and cannot be counted for credit to any degree program at ASU. Use of these courses as will only apply to deficiencies assigned at admission.

Please reach out to Career Catalyst regarding any exam related question  https://careercatalyst.asu.edu/contact-us/ 

You may take for-credit, graded courses to satisfy assigned deficiencies. These courses will appear on your ASU transcript, but do not count toward your degree requirements. 

IMPORTANT: 

• Graduate students are required to take at least one graduate-level or approved 400 level course appearing on the iPOS every fall and spring semester in order to meet the continuous enrollment requirement. There is an exception if you are taking deficiency courses that are listed on your admit letter. 

• Deficiency courses may not be completed a third time.

• MEng students must earn a 'B' or better to clear deficiencies.

• Software Engineering  students must earn a 'B' or better to clear deficiency courses.**

You can request an override for the courses that are offered online if you are unable to register for them for any reason or receive a registration error message by using this link:  https://fultonapps.asu.edu/override/

*Tip for MSE students assigned CSE 310: If CSE 310 is not available in the term you are selecting, you can choose SER 222 as an equivalent. Consult with advising for guidance as needed.