how to request a course change

by Dr. Rosemary Greenfelder DDS 9 min read

Please contact your school or assigned teacher to request a course change. If it is during the summer and/or you have not been assigned a teacher, you may wait until the first week of school when your teacher contacts you or you can contact your school directly. During the summer, please allow additional time for the school to respond.

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How to write a request for a course change?

The first paragraph of your request letter should outline your desire for a course change, and a brief reason why. Try not to play the blame game; if you didn't like a teacher or instructor, explain in polite terms.

Where do you send a request letter for a course change?

If you're in high school, a course change should go through the head office of the principal.

What should a request letter be addressed to?

Each request letter should be addressed to the right person, such as the head of admissions, or any other department ...

How to end a letter of request?

End your letter with the phrase, "thank you for considering my request". Then, leave a space for your signature, and type your full name on the bottom. To finish, print the letter, sign it, and send it out. If you need to, you can always send an electronic version as well, through email.

Can you change a course in a letter?

1 Answers. Writing a request letter for changing a course at school is very easy; however, it may not be enough to ensure that the course is changed. In some cases, course request letters may go to the wrong people, or arrive in a department that is not responsible for course changes.

What is an online course change request?

Online Course Change Requests are used to request a change to a course after the deadline has passed for the following activities.

How to save a request to the dean?

Click the Save button on the top or bottom of the screen to save your request. Your request is now saved. Click on the printer icon to print the form. Follow instructions on the form and obtain appropriate signatures. Submit the complete form to your academic dean's office for final approval.

Do you have to save and print a request?

You must SAVE and PRINT the request. If you are saving more than one request, each request will need to be printed separately.

Can you hand sign a request to an academic dean?

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, academic deans’ offices are being flexible in their requirement of printed or hand-signed requests. Please reach out to your academic dean’s office with any question regarding the submission of the form.

What should be the second paragraph of a college application?

The second paragraph should help back up why you feel you should be granted admission to the new course and school; this is best done by drawing on previous qualifications, outstanding behaviour or attendance records. You could also include some evidence of any volunteer work you may have done in the past.

How to start a formal letter in MLA format?

Then press the space bar twice, include the address of the school you are writing to. Once more press the space bar twice and align back to the left. To start any formal letter you need an appropriate greeting.

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How Enrollment Works For College and ESF

  • Unlike other courses, COLLEGE and ESF enrollment is handled centrally through the COLLEGE Office. Students cannot add or drop the class via Axess or Simple Enroll. Instructors cannot add students to their sections; only the COLLEGE Office can add or drop students. Incoming frosh wi…
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Processing Dates

  • Listed below are the processing dates for petitions. Petitions will generally be processed in the afternoon and your new schedule will appear on vcacollege.stanford.edu(link is external)or Axess. Please note that these dates are subject to change based on volume. 1. Tuesday, 2/22 2. Thursday, 2/24- Enrolled class will appear on Axess 3. Friday, 2/25 4. Monday, 2/28 5. Wednesda…
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Is This My Last Chance to Change?

  • No! We will continue to take requests through the first week of classes. Students can continue to submit requests until their schedule is settled. It is much more difficult, however, to change a COLLEGE course in the second week of the quarter. No changes in Week 3 are allowed.
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Will My Change Be approved?

  • We will accommodate as many changes as space allows. Sections have a hard maximum of 15 students and overloads will not be possible. However, ExploreCourses may have outdated information about space availability, and other change requests may open up new spaces. Be sure to keep an eye on your email in case we need to consult you.
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More Questions?

  • For COLLEGE or THINK, please email [email protected](link sends email). For ESF, please email [email protected](link sends email). Please note that typical Stanford business hours are roughly 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday-Friday (and many commuting staff work a 7am-3pm schedule).
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