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Adjust Units and/or Grading Basis

This guide will help you adjust the number of units and/or grading basis for a class you've already enrolled in, as long as the class allows for these changes. Be sure to make adjustments before the relevant deadlines.

  1. Review Deadlines
  2. Locate the Class You’d Like to Adjust
  3. View Class Details
    • Select the View Details button next to the class you want to adjust. This will expand the class details.
      • Course card for MS&E 180 – Organizations: Theory and Management in Stanford Navigate Enrollment. Displays schedule, units, and instructor. A green “Enrolled” label and a “View details” button are highlighted.
  4. Adjust Units or Grading Basis
    • Select the Edit button to begin making changes to your class settings.
      • Expanded course view for MS&E 180 – Organizations: Theory and Management in Stanford Navigate Enrollment. Includes course description, enrollment stats, grading basis, and buttons for “Edit” and “Drop.”
  5. Make Your Adjustments
    • You’ll see a prompt to be able to adjust the units and/or grading basis for the class (if these options are available).
    • Make your adjustments and select Next.
      • Note: If the option to adjust units or grading basis is not available, it means the class is not set up to allow these changes.
      • Edit screen for MS&E 180 enrollment in Stanford Navigate Enrollment. The user selects grading basis and number of units. “Letter (ABCD/NP)” and 3 units are selected. “Cancel” and “Next” buttons appear at the bottom.
  6. Submit Your Changes
    • After reviewing, select the Submit button to finalize your adjustments.
      • Review screen for MS&E 180 class edit in Stanford Navigate Enrollment. Shows updated grading basis and number of units. “Back” and “Submit” buttons are at the bottom.
  7. Finalize the Process
    • You will receive a confirmation message.
    • Select the Finish button to complete the process.
      • Confirmation screen in Stanford Navigate Enrollment showing successful update to MS&E 180 class. Message reads “Success!” with a green checkmark, followed by a “Finish” button.

Tips

  • Confirm Grading Requirements:
    • Many department and general education requirements require classes to be taken for a letter grade. Make sure your grading basis is set up to match the requirements you’re trying to fulfill.
  • Verify the Number of Units:
    • Certain programs require classes to be taken for a specific number of units, especially since the unit total relates to the amount of work for the class.
    • Check with your program details to make sure you’re enrolled in the proper number of units.
  • Consider Course Load:
    • Make sure you’re comfortable with your overall course load.
    • While it may be tempting to take a class for more units, it’s important to ensure you have time to balance coursework, personal time, and extracurricular activities.