How to Change a Grading Option or Number of Units per Class (Graduate Students)
Last Updated: August 3, 2015 4:07:27 PM PDT
Follow the timeline and see the steps for changing the grading option or number of units for variable credit courses.
When do you want to change your grading option or number of units? Choose from the list to see the appropriate steps:
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Use WebReg to change units or grade option. (You may not use WebReg to change units or grading option for a class after the first 2 weeks of the quarter.)
If you want to change a grading option after the end of Week 2, you must use an Add/ Drop/ Change card that has been approved in the following order:
- The instructor and department
- Graduate Division
- The Registrar
If you want to change units after the end of Week 2, you must use an Add/ Drop/ Change card that has been approved in the following order:
- The instructor and department
- Graduate Division
- The Registrar
Any change to the grading option must be submitted to the Graduate Division on a General Petition. The Dean can recommend grade change petitions to the Academic Senate's Educational Policy Committee (EPC).
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International Students: You must get approval to take fewer than 12 units. Contact the International Students & Programs Office, (858) 534-3730.