diff --git a/common/djangoapps/student/views.py b/common/djangoapps/student/views.py
index 56b98ebf73..8b49a5e735 100644
--- a/common/djangoapps/student/views.py
+++ b/common/djangoapps/student/views.py
@@ -734,7 +734,6 @@ def dashboard(request):
     show_courseware_links_for = frozenset(
         enrollment.course_id for enrollment in course_enrollments
         if has_access(request.user, 'load', enrollment.course_overview)
-        and has_access(request.user, 'view_courseware_with_prerequisites', enrollment.course_overview)
     )
 
     # Find programs associated with course runs being displayed. This information
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/access.py b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/access.py
index e72a7f6d11..ec7871c4d6 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/access.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/access.py
@@ -21,7 +21,11 @@ from django.utils.timezone import UTC
 from opaque_keys.edx.keys import CourseKey, UsageKey
 from xblock.core import XBlock
 
-from courseware.access_response import MilestoneError, MobileAvailabilityError, VisibilityError
+from courseware.access_response import (
+    MilestoneAccessError,
+    MobileAvailabilityError,
+    VisibilityError,
+)
 from courseware.access_utils import (
     ACCESS_DENIED,
     ACCESS_GRANTED,
@@ -309,7 +313,8 @@ def _has_access_course(user, action, courselike):
         """
         response = (
             _visible_to_nonstaff_users(courselike) and
-            check_course_open_for_learner(user, courselike)
+            check_course_open_for_learner(user, courselike) and
+            _can_view_courseware_with_prerequisites(user, courselike)
         )
 
         return (
@@ -355,8 +360,6 @@ def _has_access_course(user, action, courselike):
 
     checkers = {
         'load': can_load,
-        'view_courseware_with_prerequisites':
-            lambda: _can_view_courseware_with_prerequisites(user, courselike),
         'load_mobile': lambda: can_load() and _can_load_course_on_mobile(user, courselike),
         'enroll': can_enroll,
         'see_exists': see_exists,
@@ -770,7 +773,7 @@ def _has_fulfilled_all_milestones(user, course_id):
         course_id: ID of the course to check
         user_id: ID of the user to check
     """
-    return MilestoneError() if any_unfulfilled_milestones(course_id, user.id) else ACCESS_GRANTED
+    return MilestoneAccessError() if any_unfulfilled_milestones(course_id, user.id) else ACCESS_GRANTED
 
 
 def _has_fulfilled_prerequisites(user, course_id):
@@ -782,7 +785,7 @@ def _has_fulfilled_prerequisites(user, course_id):
         user: user to check
         course_id: ID of the course to check
     """
-    return MilestoneError() if get_pre_requisite_courses_not_completed(user, course_id) else ACCESS_GRANTED
+    return MilestoneAccessError() if get_pre_requisite_courses_not_completed(user, course_id) else ACCESS_GRANTED
 
 
 def _has_catalog_visibility(course, visibility_type):
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/access_response.py b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/access_response.py
index f9b4b6f703..6249502132 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/access_response.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/access_response.py
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ class StartDateError(AccessError):
         super(StartDateError, self).__init__(error_code, developer_message, user_message)
 
 
-class MilestoneError(AccessError):
+class MilestoneAccessError(AccessError):
     """
     Access denied because the user has unfulfilled milestones
     """
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ class MilestoneError(AccessError):
         error_code = "unfulfilled_milestones"
         developer_message = "User has unfulfilled milestones"
         user_message = _("You have unfulfilled milestones")
-        super(MilestoneError, self).__init__(error_code, developer_message, user_message)
+        super(MilestoneAccessError, self).__init__(error_code, developer_message, user_message)
 
 
 class VisibilityError(AccessError):
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/courses.py b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/courses.py
index 610bd8fc2f..eeed11b6d3 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/courses.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/courses.py
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ from datetime import datetime
 import branding
 import pytz
 from courseware.access import has_access
-from courseware.access_response import StartDateError
+from courseware.access_response import StartDateError, MilestoneAccessError
 from courseware.date_summary import (
     CourseEndDate,
     CourseStartDate,
@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@ from openedx.core.djangoapps.site_configuration import helpers as configuration_
 from path import Path as path
 from static_replace import replace_static_urls
 from student.models import CourseEnrollment
+from survey.utils import is_survey_required_and_unanswered
 from util.date_utils import strftime_localized
 from xmodule.modulestore.django import modulestore
 from xmodule.modulestore.exceptions import ItemNotFoundError
@@ -72,7 +73,7 @@ def get_course_by_id(course_key, depth=0):
         raise Http404("Course not found: {}.".format(unicode(course_key)))
 
 
-def get_course_with_access(user, action, course_key, depth=0, check_if_enrolled=False):
+def get_course_with_access(user, action, course_key, depth=0, check_if_enrolled=False, check_survey_complete=True):
     """
     Given a course_key, look up the corresponding course descriptor,
     check that the user has the access to perform the specified action
@@ -84,9 +85,14 @@ def get_course_with_access(user, action, course_key, depth=0, check_if_enrolled=
 
     check_if_enrolled: If true, additionally verifies that the user is either enrolled in the course
       or has staff access.
+    check_survey_complete: If true, additionally verifies that the user has either completed the course survey
+      or has staff access.
+      Note: We do not want to continually add these optional booleans.  Ideally,
+      these special cases could not only be handled inside has_access, but could
+      be plugged in as additional callback checks for different actions.
     """
     course = get_course_by_id(course_key, depth)
-    check_course_access(course, user, action, check_if_enrolled)
+    check_course_access(course, user, action, check_if_enrolled, check_survey_complete)
     return course
 
 
@@ -109,12 +115,13 @@ def get_course_overview_with_access(user, action, course_key, check_if_enrolled=
     return course_overview
 
 
-def check_course_access(course, user, action, check_if_enrolled=False):
+def check_course_access(course, user, action, check_if_enrolled=False, check_survey_complete=True):
     """
     Check that the user has the access to perform the specified action
     on the course (CourseDescriptor|CourseOverview).
 
     check_if_enrolled: If true, additionally verifies that the user is enrolled.
+    check_survey_complete: If true, additionally verifies that the user has completed the survey.
     """
     # Allow staff full access to the course even if not enrolled
     if has_access(user, 'staff', course.id):
@@ -130,7 +137,13 @@ def check_course_access(course, user, action, check_if_enrolled=False):
             raise CourseAccessRedirect('{dashboard_url}?{params}'.format(
                 dashboard_url=reverse('dashboard'),
                 params=params.urlencode()
-            ))
+            ), access_response)
+
+        # Redirect if the user must answer a survey before entering the course.
+        if isinstance(access_response, MilestoneAccessError):
+            raise CourseAccessRedirect('{dashboard_url}'.format(
+                dashboard_url=reverse('dashboard'),
+            ), access_response)
 
         # Deliberately return a non-specific error message to avoid
         # leaking info about access control settings
@@ -141,6 +154,11 @@ def check_course_access(course, user, action, check_if_enrolled=False):
         if not CourseEnrollment.is_enrolled(user, course.id):
             raise CourseAccessRedirect(reverse('about_course', args=[unicode(course.id)]))
 
+    # Redirect if the user must answer a survey before entering the course.
+    if check_survey_complete and action == 'load':
+        if is_survey_required_and_unanswered(user, course):
+            raise CourseAccessRedirect(reverse('course_survey', args=[unicode(course.id)]))
+
 
 def can_self_enroll_in_course(course_key):
     """
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/exceptions.py b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/exceptions.py
index f87e2e64e2..449b0105a3 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/exceptions.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/exceptions.py
@@ -15,5 +15,13 @@ class Redirect(Exception):
 class CourseAccessRedirect(Redirect):
     """
     Redirect raised when user does not have access to a course.
+
+    Arguments:
+        url (string): The redirect url.
+        access_error (AccessErro): The AccessError that caused the redirect.
+            The AccessError contains messages for developers and users explaining why
+            the user was denied access. These strings can then be exposed to the user.
     """
-    pass
+    def __init__(self, url, access_error=None):
+        super(CourseAccessRedirect, self).__init__(url)
+        self.access_error = access_error
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/tests/test_access.py b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/tests/test_access.py
index 02e1671124..8afa9f2c2d 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/tests/test_access.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/tests/test_access.py
@@ -595,16 +595,16 @@ class AccessTestCase(LoginEnrollmentTestCase, ModuleStoreTestCase, MilestonesTes
 
         # user should not be able to load course even if enrolled
         CourseEnrollmentFactory(user=user, course_id=course.id)
-        response = access._has_access_course(user, 'view_courseware_with_prerequisites', course)
+        response = access._has_access_course(user, 'load', course)
         self.assertFalse(response)
-        self.assertIsInstance(response, access_response.MilestoneError)
+        self.assertIsInstance(response, access_response.MilestoneAccessError)
         # Staff can always access course
         staff = StaffFactory.create(course_key=course.id)
-        self.assertTrue(access._has_access_course(staff, 'view_courseware_with_prerequisites', course))
+        self.assertTrue(access._has_access_course(staff, 'load', course))
 
         # User should be able access after completing required course
         fulfill_course_milestone(pre_requisite_course.id, user)
-        self.assertTrue(access._has_access_course(user, 'view_courseware_with_prerequisites', course))
+        self.assertTrue(access._has_access_course(user, 'load', course))
 
     @ddt.data(
         (True, True, True),
@@ -615,8 +615,7 @@ class AccessTestCase(LoginEnrollmentTestCase, ModuleStoreTestCase, MilestonesTes
         """
         Test course access on mobile for staff and students.
         """
-        descriptor = Mock(id=self.course.id, user_partitions=[])
-        descriptor._class_tags = {}
+        descriptor = CourseFactory()
         descriptor.visible_to_staff_only = False
         descriptor.mobile_available = mobile_available
 
@@ -773,7 +772,7 @@ class CourseOverviewAccessTestCase(ModuleStoreTestCase):
 
     PREREQUISITES_TEST_DATA = list(itertools.product(
         ['user_normal', 'user_completed_pre_requisite', 'user_staff', 'user_anonymous'],
-        ['view_courseware_with_prerequisites'],
+        ['load'],
         ['course_default', 'course_with_pre_requisite', 'course_with_pre_requisites'],
     ))
 
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/views/index.py b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/views/index.py
index 3dafd532a4..c088ae3106 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/views/index.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/views/index.py
@@ -52,7 +52,6 @@ from ..model_data import FieldDataCache
 from ..module_render import get_module_for_descriptor, toc_for_course
 from .views import (
     CourseTabView,
-    check_access_to_course,
     check_and_get_upgrade_link,
     get_cosmetic_verified_display_price
 )
@@ -136,7 +135,6 @@ class CoursewareIndex(View):
         """
         Render the index page.
         """
-        check_access_to_course(request, self.course)
         self._redirect_if_needed_to_pay_for_course()
         self._prefetch_and_bind_course(request)
 
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/views/views.py b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/views/views.py
index 426beaa225..fbd344ed29 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/views/views.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/views/views.py
@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@ from datetime import datetime, timedelta
 
 import analytics
 import shoppingcart
-import survey.utils
 import survey.views
 import waffle
 from certificates import api as certs_api
@@ -91,7 +90,6 @@ from openedx.features.enterprise_support.api import data_sharing_consent_require
 from rest_framework import status
 from shoppingcart.utils import is_shopping_cart_enabled
 from student.models import CourseEnrollment, UserTestGroup
-from survey.utils import must_answer_survey
 from util.cache import cache, cache_if_anonymous
 from util.db import outer_atomic
 from util.milestones_helpers import get_prerequisite_courses_display
@@ -278,10 +276,6 @@ def course_info(request, course_id):
         if not user_is_enrolled and not can_self_enroll_in_course(course_key):
             return redirect(reverse('dashboard'))
 
-        # TODO: LEARNER-1865: Handle prereqs and course survey in new Course Home.
-        # Redirect the user if they are not yet allowed to view this course
-        check_access_to_course(request, course)
-
         # LEARNER-170: Entrance exam is handled by new Course Outline. (DONE)
         # If the user needs to take an entrance exam to access this course, then we'll need
         # to send them to that specific course module before allowing them into other areas
@@ -424,9 +418,6 @@ class CourseTabView(EdxFragmentView):
         with modulestore().bulk_operations(course_key):
             course = get_course_with_access(request.user, 'load', course_key)
             try:
-                # Verify that the user has access to the course
-                check_access_to_course(request, course)
-
                 # Show warnings if the user has limited access
                 self.register_user_access_warning_messages(request, course_key)
 
@@ -739,8 +730,7 @@ def course_about(request, course_id):
 
         show_courseware_link = bool(
             (
-                has_access(request.user, 'load', course) and
-                has_access(request.user, 'view_courseware_with_prerequisites', course)
+                has_access(request.user, 'load', course)
             ) or settings.FEATURES.get('ENABLE_LMS_MIGRATION')
         )
 
@@ -921,9 +911,6 @@ def _progress(request, course_key, student_id):
     # NOTE: To make sure impersonation by instructor works, use
     # student instead of request.user in the rest of the function.
 
-    # Redirect the user if they are not yet allowed to view this course
-    check_access_to_course(request, course)
-
     # The pre-fetching of groups is done to make auth checks not require an
     # additional DB lookup (this kills the Progress page in particular).
     student = User.objects.prefetch_related("groups").get(id=student.id)
@@ -1311,7 +1298,7 @@ def course_survey(request, course_id):
     """
 
     course_key = CourseKey.from_string(course_id)
-    course = get_course_with_access(request.user, 'load', course_key)
+    course = get_course_with_access(request.user, 'load', course_key, check_survey_complete=False)
 
     redirect_url = reverse(course_home_url_name(course.id), args=[course_id])
 
@@ -1721,22 +1708,3 @@ def get_financial_aid_courses(user):
             )
 
     return financial_aid_courses
-
-
-def check_access_to_course(request, course):
-    """
-    Raises Redirect exceptions if the user does not have course access.
-    """
-    # TODO: LEARNER-1865: Handle prereqs in new Course Home.
-    # Redirect to the dashboard if not all prerequisites have been met
-    if not has_access(request.user, 'view_courseware_with_prerequisites', course):
-        log.info(
-            u'User %d tried to view course %s '
-            u'without fulfilling prerequisites',
-            request.user.id, unicode(course.id))
-        raise CourseAccessRedirect(reverse('dashboard'))
-
-    # TODO: LEARNER-1865: Handle course surveys in new Course Home.
-    # Redirect if the user must answer a survey before entering the course.
-    if must_answer_survey(course, request.user):
-        raise CourseAccessRedirect(reverse('course_survey', args=[unicode(course.id)]))
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/mobile_api/decorators.py b/lms/djangoapps/mobile_api/decorators.py
index e8eb924562..5adda15c79 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/mobile_api/decorators.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/mobile_api/decorators.py
@@ -42,6 +42,10 @@ def mobile_course_access(depth=0):
                 except CoursewareAccessException as error:
                     return Response(data=error.to_json(), status=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND)
                 except CourseAccessRedirect as error:
+                    # If the redirect contains information about the triggering AccessError,
+                    # return the information contained in the AccessError.
+                    if error.access_error is not None:
+                        return Response(data=error.access_error.to_json(), status=status.HTTP_404_NOT_FOUND)
                     # Raise a 404 if the user does not have course access
                     raise Http404
                 return func(self, request, course=course, *args, **kwargs)
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/mobile_api/tests/test_milestones.py b/lms/djangoapps/mobile_api/tests/test_milestones.py
index 3c7f22b4e2..46495cff90 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/mobile_api/tests/test_milestones.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/mobile_api/tests/test_milestones.py
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Milestone related tests for the mobile_api
 from django.conf import settings
 from mock import patch
 
-from courseware.access_response import MilestoneError
+from courseware.access_response import MilestoneAccessError
 from courseware.tests.test_entrance_exam import add_entrance_exam_milestone, answer_entrance_exam_problem
 from openedx.core.djangolib.testing.utils import get_mock_request
 from util.milestones_helpers import add_prerequisite_course, fulfill_course_milestone
@@ -136,4 +136,4 @@ class MobileAPIMilestonesMixin(object):
             self.api_response()
         else:
             response = self.api_response(expected_response_code=404)
-            self.assertEqual(response.data, MilestoneError().to_json())
+            self.assertEqual(response.data, MilestoneAccessError().to_json())
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/mobile_api/users/tests.py b/lms/djangoapps/mobile_api/users/tests.py
index a385dcd447..d9167318f0 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/mobile_api/users/tests.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/mobile_api/users/tests.py
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ from certificates.api import generate_user_certificates
 from certificates.models import CertificateStatuses
 from certificates.tests.factories import GeneratedCertificateFactory
 from course_modes.models import CourseMode
-from courseware.access_response import MilestoneError, StartDateError, VisibilityError
+from courseware.access_response import MilestoneAccessError, StartDateError, VisibilityError
 from lms.djangoapps.grades.tests.utils import mock_passing_grade
 from mobile_api.testutils import (
     MobileAPITestCase,
@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ class TestUserEnrollmentApi(UrlResetMixin, MobileAPITestCase, MobileAuthUserTest
         ]
 
         expected_error_codes = [
-            MilestoneError().error_code,  # 'unfulfilled_milestones'
+            MilestoneAccessError().error_code,  # 'unfulfilled_milestones'
             StartDateError(self.NEXT_WEEK).error_code,  # 'course_not_started'
             VisibilityError().error_code,  # 'not_visible_to_user'
             None,
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/survey/tests/test_utils.py b/lms/djangoapps/survey/tests/test_utils.py
index 01da86079d..f4ec44a6e8 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/survey/tests/test_utils.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/survey/tests/test_utils.py
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ from django.contrib.auth.models import User
 from django.test.client import Client
 
 from survey.models import SurveyForm
-from survey.utils import is_survey_required_for_course, must_answer_survey
+from survey.utils import is_survey_required_for_course, is_survey_required_and_unanswered
 from xmodule.modulestore.tests.django_utils import ModuleStoreTestCase
 from xmodule.modulestore.tests.factories import CourseFactory
 
@@ -89,28 +89,28 @@ class SurveyModelsTests(ModuleStoreTestCase):
         """
         Assert that a new course which has a required survey but user has not answered it yet
         """
-        self.assertTrue(must_answer_survey(self.course, self.student))
+        self.assertTrue(is_survey_required_and_unanswered(self.student, self.course))
 
         temp_course = CourseFactory.create(
             course_survey_required=False
         )
-        self.assertFalse(must_answer_survey(temp_course, self.student))
+        self.assertFalse(is_survey_required_and_unanswered(self.student, temp_course))
 
         temp_course = CourseFactory.create(
             course_survey_required=True,
             course_survey_name="NonExisting"
         )
-        self.assertFalse(must_answer_survey(temp_course, self.student))
+        self.assertFalse(is_survey_required_and_unanswered(self.student, temp_course))
 
     def test_user_has_answered_required_survey(self):
         """
         Assert that a new course which has a required survey and user has answers for it
         """
         self.survey.save_user_answers(self.student, self.student_answers, None)
-        self.assertFalse(must_answer_survey(self.course, self.student))
+        self.assertFalse(is_survey_required_and_unanswered(self.student, self.course))
 
     def test_staff_must_answer_survey(self):
         """
         Assert that someone with staff level permissions does not have to answer the survey
         """
-        self.assertFalse(must_answer_survey(self.course, self.staff))
+        self.assertFalse(is_survey_required_and_unanswered(self.staff, self.course))
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/survey/utils.py b/lms/djangoapps/survey/utils.py
index 1af29f2d40..109c72ca21 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/survey/utils.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/survey/utils.py
@@ -1,9 +1,8 @@
 """
-Helper methods for Surveys
+Utilities for determining whether or not a survey needs to be completed.
 """
-
 from courseware.access import has_access
-from survey.models import SurveyAnswer, SurveyForm
+from survey.models import SurveyForm, SurveyAnswer
 
 
 def is_survey_required_for_course(course_descriptor):
@@ -11,17 +10,19 @@ def is_survey_required_for_course(course_descriptor):
     Returns whether a Survey is required for this course
     """
 
-    # check to see that the Survey name has been defined in the CourseDescriptor
-    # and that the specified Survey exists
+    # Check to see that the survey is required in the CourseDescriptor.
+    if not getattr(course_descriptor, 'course_survey_required', False):
+        return False
 
-    return course_descriptor.course_survey_required and \
-        SurveyForm.get(course_descriptor.course_survey_name, throw_if_not_found=False)
+    # Check that the specified Survey for the course exists.
+    return SurveyForm.get(course_descriptor.course_survey_name, throw_if_not_found=False)
 
 
-def must_answer_survey(course_descriptor, user):
+def is_survey_required_and_unanswered(user, course_descriptor):
     """
-    Returns whether a user needs to answer a required survey
+    Returns whether a user is required to answer the survey and has yet to do so.
     """
+
     if not is_survey_required_for_course(course_descriptor):
         return False
 
@@ -29,13 +30,13 @@ def must_answer_survey(course_descriptor, user):
     if user.is_anonymous():
         return False
 
-    # this will throw exception if not found, but a non existing survey name will
-    # be trapped in the above is_survey_required_for_course() method
-    survey = SurveyForm.get(course_descriptor.course_survey_name)
-
+    # course staff do not need to answer survey
     has_staff_access = has_access(user, 'staff', course_descriptor)
+    if has_staff_access:
+        return False
 
     # survey is required and it exists, let's see if user has answered the survey
-    # course staff do not need to answer survey
+    survey = SurveyForm.get(course_descriptor.course_survey_name)
     answered_survey = SurveyAnswer.do_survey_answers_exist(survey, user)
-    return not answered_survey and not has_staff_access
+    if not answered_survey:
+        return True