Enroll in a Class

This guide walks you through the steps to enroll in a single class through Navigate Enrollment. Whether you're enrolling for the first time or just need a refresher, this guide will walk you through the process to ensure you're set for a successful quarter.

How-To Video

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log In to Navigate Enrollment
   • Go to enrollment.navigator.stanford.edu and select the Navigate Enrollment button on the Axess login page.
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2. Search for Classes
   • In the top right corner, select Class Search.
   • Make sure you’ve selected the correct term from the dropdown menu in the top right.
   • Use the search bar to find classes by subject, course number, or keyword. You can also filter results using the options in the left-hand menu—like instructor, number of units, meeting days, and more.
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3. Review Class Details
   • Once you’ve found the correct class, select the View Details button to expand the class information.
   • Review meeting times, prerequisites, grading basis options, and other sections.
   • If everything looks good, select Enroll.
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4. Respond to Prompts
   • A pop-up window will ask you to confirm details like:
     • Grading basis (e.g., Letter Grade or Credit/No Credit)
     • Number of units
     • Associated section (e.g., lab or discussion) — choose one that is open and fits your schedule. If you don't select one initially, you won’t be able to add one later without dropping and re-enrolling in the class.
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   • Some classes may also prompt you to provide:
     • Waitlist preferences – If a class has a waitlist, it might ask if you'd like to be added to waitlist if the class already full. You can also use Drop if Enrolled to automatically drop another class if you're enrolled from the waitlist.
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     • Swap with Enrolled Class – Select a class to drop if you're adding a new one. If you don’t want to drop a class, select No, enroll me as usual. (See below for screenshot)
     • Permission Number - Required only if instructor or department approval is needed, such as when a class requires an application or caps their enrollment (aka limits their class capacity).
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     • Career (e.g., Undergraduate or Graduate) - This option will only appear for students with multiple careers (such as coterm students)
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   • Once you’ve completed all prompts, select Next.
5. Confirm Your Selection
   • A summary of your enrollment choices will appear. Review your selections carefully.
   • If everything looks correct, select Submit.
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6. Receive Confirmation
   • Once you’ve submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation message indicating whether you’ve been successfully enrolled in the class.
     • Success: If you’re enrolled, select Finish to complete the process.
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     • Waitlist: If you’ve been placed on the waitlist, this will be noted in the confirmation message. Select Finish.
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     • Not Enrolled: If the class is full or if your enrollment failed, please review the message for more details. Select Finish.
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7. Repeat for Additional Classes
   • You’ll be taken back to Class Search.
   • Repeat these steps to enroll in all your classes for the term.

Tip: Make sure to look out for the following icons in your confirmation message.