2:14

fall 26 planning

yes.

retake MATH 230 in fall. it's the prereq gate for CMPSC 465. four courses across two semesters and you're clear.

cited · handbook p.14

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Nobody ever checks it. 48% have never had anyone confirm they're on track · student voice 2023
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can i still graduate by spring '27 if i failed MATH 230?

yes.

retake MATH 230 in fall. it's the prereq gate for CMPSC 465. four courses across two semesters and you're clear.

fa26MATH 230 · CMPSC 311
sp27CMPSC 465 · CAPSTONE

cited · handbook p.14087/120 credits

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