Almost to the Finish Line!

Grade Change Options

Reminder that the deadline to drop courses and grade change options is approaching. Here is what you need to know about each option:

Dropping Courses/ Withdraws: Last day to drop or withdraw from the quarter is Dec. 5th

• Self-service drop: Use this option if you have not dropped a course yet
• Current Quarter Drop: Use this option to drop more than one class, a full withdrawal, or to drop any if your enrollment requires full-time status

Grade Changes Options: Last day to change grades is Dec. 12th

• Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory (S/NS): Numerical grades count towards degree/major requirements and impact your overall GPA. S/NS grades are not applied to degree/major requirements or your GPA. A grade less than 2.0 for undergraduates is converted to NS. NS is not included in GPA calculations. No credit is awarded for courses in which an NS grade is received. There is a $20 fee for any changes.

Not sure which option is best for you? Connect with an HAS advisor for guidance!

Events & Upcoming Key Dates

Nov. 19: Humanities Data Exploration Workshop

Learn about some classic tools that assist with Humanities data management. This workshop will be followed by a 30-minute data management office hour session, during which participants can ask questions about their own data needs. Learn more and register here.

Nov. 21: Sacred Breath: Indigenous Writing & Storytelling Series

The Department of American Indian Studies invites you to its annual literary and storytelling series. Join early for a weaving workshop that will be followed by featured speakers Roger Fernandez and Barbara Lawrence. Learn more and RSVP here.

Jan. 14 2026: Bonderman Fellowship Application Due

This $26,000 fellowship is available to graduating seniors to fund solo international travel for eight months. With priority on exploration and discovery, the Bonderman Fellowship does not allow for academic research or projects to be completed. Learn more and apply here.

Upcoming Key Dates

• Nov. 17: Registration period II begins; many courses will open to non-major registration.
• Nov. 27 & 28: University holidays for Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage day.
• Dec. 5: Last day of instruction.
• Dec. 6-12: Finals week.

Career Corner: Letters of Recommendation

Applying to grad school, scholarships, or internships? Letters of recommendation play a crucial role in your chances of success. This task can seem daunting at first and we want to illuminate the steps to getting a letter that will endorse you in your pursuits. We recommend you:

• Start your request early! Ideally 2-3 months before deadline. (4 weeks before deadline is the minimum)
• Choose recommenders who know you well.
• Prepare application materials like your resume, statement of purpose, and writing samples before the request. This helps faculty write detailed, supportive letters and helps you clearly detail your goals.
• Communicate respectfully and keep your recommenders informed throughout the process. Remember to follow up and share updates!

Learn all the essential steps to secure great recommendations—visit our guide for more advice and tips. You can also watch our faculty in the humanities discuss this in the button below.