diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/open_ended_grading/staff_grading_service.py b/lms/djangoapps/open_ended_grading/staff_grading_service.py
index 843d112b65..4406c81849 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/open_ended_grading/staff_grading_service.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/open_ended_grading/staff_grading_service.py
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ from student.models import unique_id_for_user
 from util.json_request import expect_json
 
 from open_ended_grading.utils import does_location_exist
+from dogapi import dog_stats_api
 
 log = logging.getLogger(__name__)