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As you may know, the deadline to add/drop classes and changing the grading option from P/NP to letter grade has already passed. In the case that you missed the deadline, here are a couple of options:

  • If there were some extenuating circumstances that prevented you from changing your class schedule before the deadline, then you can file the Exceptional Change to Class Schedule Petition, available in our office at 113 Campbell and online. Filling out this petition does not guarantee that any schedule changes will be made. You should expect during the decision process that you will have to continue in the class you want to drop, for instance. In your personal statement, be sure to explain clearly your reasons for needing to change your schedule, what had prevented you from making the change(s) before the deadline, and any other relevant information you deem important. If you have any questions about filling out the petition, please stop by at our office for assistance.
  • Changing a letter graded class to P/NP, which you can still do through Tele-bears until Friday, April 4th. For example, if you can handle taking that extra class and don’t need the letter grade to fulfill any type of requirement, consider taking the class P/NP as to not jeopardize performance in your other courses. This is also an option for those that did not get their petitions for Exceptional Change to Class Schedule approved.

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