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How to Change a Grading Option or Number of Units per Class

Find out how to change the grading option or number of units for variable credit courses.

Procedures for Summer Session are different; see the Summer Session website.

If you're enrolled in over 22 units, use Triton Enrollment Authorization (TEA) to request a change in grading option or number of units.

Facts about changes:

The last day to change number of units or a grading option is the Friday of Week 6 of classes at 11:59 p.m. unless manual process is required. Offices close at 4:30 p.m.

Before the quarter begins and through the deadline (Week 6):

  1. Log into the Triton Student System (TSS).

    • To change the grading option, follow the guidance for changing grading options in TSS.

    • Not all courses have the option, but if the course is a variable-unit course, the credit hour selector will appear on the booking page. Click the dropdown and select the number of units you want to book.

      Screenshot of TSS screen with a course listing - showing where the variable units are located

  2. Make sure you click the Save button for any course changes you've made.
  3. Print the confirmation for your records.
Questions? Contact the Registrar's Office, email registrar@ucsd.edu or 858-534-3150.