Enrollment

Undergraduate Enrollment

Please read through this webpage thoroughly. If you have any questions email creative1@stanford.edu. Information on Graduate Enrollment is listed at the bottom of this page. 

How to enroll in a Creative Writing course:

1. PWR 1 is a prerequisite for all creative writing classes except courses in the English 9C series (e.g., 9CE, 9CP, 9CW, etc.). The prereq is waived for students in SLE.
2. Fill out the Course Preference Form online (NOTE: Courses not listed on this form may have alternative instructions. View the chart below)​.
   • The form will open on September 1st and close on September 8th at 11:59pm.
   • Be sure to submit at least a first and second choice (most students get their first or second choice).
   • Priority is given to seniors, juniors, and to those with a creative writing minor or emphasis.
   • Resubmit the form if your preferences change.
3. A link to class assignments will be posted below on September 13th by 5:00pm. If you do not want your name to appear on the posted class lists, please email creative1@stanford.edu.
4. Attend the first class meeting to keep your spot in the class. Important note: To prevent overcrowding in classrooms for safety reasons, do not attend the first class meeting if you are on a waitlist. You will be contacted by the instructor if a space opens up. Placement will be offered to students according to the waitlist.

Click here for Fall Quarter Course Placement Lists 2021-2022. 

Any changes made to these lists will not be reflected online. Email creative1@stanford.edu to be placed on a waitlist. 

Enrolling on Axess

• You can only enroll on Axess after receiving a permission number, which will be given to you at the second or third class meeting.
• If you must enroll in Axess to meet the 12-unit study list requirement, temporarily enroll in English 198 with Tom Kealey. Do not forget to drop this class once you have received your permission number.

Course Preference Form Exceptions

DO NOT fill out the Course Preference Form if you are enrolling in any of the following courses. Alternative instructions are listed next to each course.

Graduate Enrollment 

Undergraduates have priority for enrollment. Graduates may enroll in a creative writing course only after all undergraduates have been placed. 

How to enroll in a Creative Writing Course:

1. Attend the first class meeting to see if space is available.
2. If space is available, you must obtain the instructor's permission to enroll.

Questions? Feel free to stop by our advising hours and talk to one of  our peer advisors, or email creative1@stanford.edu.