diff --git a/common/djangoapps/course_modes/models.py b/common/djangoapps/course_modes/models.py
index ce15059643..8e475d1ec1 100644
--- a/common/djangoapps/course_modes/models.py
+++ b/common/djangoapps/course_modes/models.py
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ from collections import namedtuple
 from django.utils.translation import ugettext as _
 from django.db.models import Q
 
-Mode = namedtuple('Mode', ['slug', 'name', 'min_price', 'suggested_prices', 'currency'])
+Mode = namedtuple('Mode', ['slug', 'name', 'min_price', 'suggested_prices', 'currency', 'expiration_date'])
 
 
 class CourseMode(models.Model):
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ class CourseMode(models.Model):
     # turn this mode off after the given expiration date
     expiration_date = models.DateField(default=None, null=True, blank=True)
 
-    DEFAULT_MODE = Mode('honor', _('Honor Code Certificate'), 0, '', 'usd')
+    DEFAULT_MODE = Mode('honor', _('Honor Code Certificate'), 0, '', 'usd', None)
     DEFAULT_MODE_SLUG = 'honor'
 
     class Meta:
@@ -57,8 +57,14 @@ class CourseMode(models.Model):
         found_course_modes = cls.objects.filter(Q(course_id=course_id) &
                                                 (Q(expiration_date__isnull=True) |
                                                 Q(expiration_date__gte=now)))
-        modes = ([Mode(mode.mode_slug, mode.mode_display_name, mode.min_price, mode.suggested_prices, mode.currency)
-                  for mode in found_course_modes])
+        modes = ([Mode(
+            mode.mode_slug,
+            mode.mode_display_name,
+            mode.min_price,
+            mode.suggested_prices,
+            mode.currency,
+            mode.expiration_date
+        ) for mode in found_course_modes])
         if not modes:
             modes = [cls.DEFAULT_MODE]
         return modes
diff --git a/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/test_models.py b/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/test_models.py
index 651c7c51a5..7a01c30dc4 100644
--- a/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/test_models.py
+++ b/common/djangoapps/course_modes/tests/test_models.py
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ class CourseModeModelTest(TestCase):
 
         self.create_mode('verified', 'Verified Certificate')
         modes = CourseMode.modes_for_course(self.course_id)
-        mode = Mode(u'verified', u'Verified Certificate', 0, '', 'usd')
+        mode = Mode(u'verified', u'Verified Certificate', 0, '', 'usd', None)
         self.assertEqual([mode], modes)
 
         modes_dict = CourseMode.modes_for_course_dict(self.course_id)
@@ -61,8 +61,8 @@ class CourseModeModelTest(TestCase):
         """
         Finding the modes when there's multiple modes
         """
-        mode1 = Mode(u'honor', u'Honor Code Certificate', 0, '', 'usd')
-        mode2 = Mode(u'verified', u'Verified Certificate', 0, '', 'usd')
+        mode1 = Mode(u'honor', u'Honor Code Certificate', 0, '', 'usd', None)
+        mode2 = Mode(u'verified', u'Verified Certificate', 0, '', 'usd', None)
         set_modes = [mode1, mode2]
         for mode in set_modes:
             self.create_mode(mode.slug, mode.name, mode.min_price, mode.suggested_prices)
@@ -81,9 +81,9 @@ class CourseModeModelTest(TestCase):
         self.assertEqual(0, CourseMode.min_course_price_for_currency(self.course_id, 'usd'))
 
         # create some modes
-        mode1 = Mode(u'honor', u'Honor Code Certificate', 10, '', 'usd')
-        mode2 = Mode(u'verified', u'Verified Certificate', 20, '', 'usd')
-        mode3 = Mode(u'honor', u'Honor Code Certificate', 80, '', 'cny')
+        mode1 = Mode(u'honor', u'Honor Code Certificate', 10, '', 'usd', None)
+        mode2 = Mode(u'verified', u'Verified Certificate', 20, '', 'usd', None)
+        mode3 = Mode(u'honor', u'Honor Code Certificate', 80, '', 'cny', None)
         set_modes = [mode1, mode2, mode3]
         for mode in set_modes:
             self.create_mode(mode.slug, mode.name, mode.min_price, mode.suggested_prices, mode.currency)
@@ -98,14 +98,15 @@ class CourseModeModelTest(TestCase):
         modes = CourseMode.modes_for_course(self.course_id)
         self.assertEqual([CourseMode.DEFAULT_MODE], modes)
 
-        mode1 = Mode(u'honor', u'Honor Code Certificate', 0, '', 'usd')
+        mode1 = Mode(u'honor', u'Honor Code Certificate', 0, '', 'usd', None)
         self.create_mode(mode1.slug, mode1.name, mode1.min_price, mode1.suggested_prices)
         modes = CourseMode.modes_for_course(self.course_id)
         self.assertEqual([mode1], modes)
 
-        expired_mode.expiration_date = datetime.now(pytz.UTC) + timedelta(days=1)
+        expiration_date = datetime.now(pytz.UTC) + timedelta(days=1)
+        expired_mode.expiration_date = expiration_date
         expired_mode.save()
-        expired_mode_value = Mode(u'verified', u'Verified Certificate', 0, '', 'usd')
+        expired_mode_value = Mode(u'verified', u'Verified Certificate', 0, '', 'usd', expiration_date.date())
         modes = CourseMode.modes_for_course(self.course_id)
         self.assertEqual([expired_mode_value, mode1], modes)
 
diff --git a/common/djangoapps/course_modes/views.py b/common/djangoapps/course_modes/views.py
index e247ac08a2..0993467c17 100644
--- a/common/djangoapps/course_modes/views.py
+++ b/common/djangoapps/course_modes/views.py
@@ -34,10 +34,19 @@ class ChooseModeView(View):
     @method_decorator(login_required)
     def get(self, request, course_id, error=None):
         """ Displays the course mode choice page """
-        if CourseEnrollment.enrollment_mode_for_user(request.user, course_id) == 'verified':
-            return redirect(reverse('dashboard'))
-        modes = CourseMode.modes_for_course_dict(course_id)
 
+        enrollment_mode = CourseEnrollment.enrollment_mode_for_user(request.user, course_id)
+        upgrade = request.GET.get('upgrade', False)
+
+        # verified users do not need to register or upgrade
+        if enrollment_mode == 'verified':
+            return redirect(reverse('dashboard'))
+
+        # registered users who are not trying to upgrade do not need to re-register
+        if enrollment_mode is not None and upgrade is False:
+            return redirect(reverse('dashboard'))
+
+        modes = CourseMode.modes_for_course_dict(course_id)
         donation_for_course = request.session.get("donation_for_course", {})
         chosen_price = donation_for_course.get(course_id, None)
 
@@ -50,6 +59,7 @@ class ChooseModeView(View):
             "course_num": course.display_number_with_default,
             "chosen_price": chosen_price,
             "error": error,
+            "upgrade": upgrade,
         }
         if "verified" in modes:
             context["suggested_prices"] = [decimal.Decimal(x) for x in modes["verified"].suggested_prices.split(",")]
@@ -70,6 +80,8 @@ class ChooseModeView(View):
             error_msg = _("Enrollment is closed")
             return self.get(request, course_id, error=error_msg)
 
+        upgrade = request.GET.get('upgrade', False)
+
         requested_mode = self.get_requested_mode(request.POST.get("mode"))
         if requested_mode == "verified" and request.POST.get("honor-code"):
             requested_mode = "honor"
@@ -106,13 +118,12 @@ class ChooseModeView(View):
             if SoftwareSecurePhotoVerification.user_has_valid_or_pending(request.user):
                 return redirect(
                     reverse('verify_student_verified',
-                            kwargs={'course_id': course_id})
+                            kwargs={'course_id': course_id}) + "?upgrade={}".format(upgrade)
                 )
 
             return redirect(
                 reverse('verify_student_show_requirements',
-                        kwargs={'course_id': course_id}),
-            )
+                        kwargs={'course_id': course_id}) + "?upgrade={}".format(upgrade))
 
     def get_requested_mode(self, user_choice):
         """
@@ -121,6 +132,7 @@ class ChooseModeView(View):
         """
         choices = {
             "Select Audit": "audit",
-            "Select Certificate": "verified"
+            "Select Certificate": "verified",
+            "Upgrade Your Registration": "verified"
         }
         return choices.get(user_choice)
diff --git a/common/djangoapps/student/tests/factories.py b/common/djangoapps/student/tests/factories.py
index b2f4d95776..107631b17b 100644
--- a/common/djangoapps/student/tests/factories.py
+++ b/common/djangoapps/student/tests/factories.py
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ from student.models import (User, UserProfile, Registration,
                             CourseEnrollmentAllowed, CourseEnrollment,
                             PendingEmailChange, UserStanding,
                             )
+from course_modes.models import CourseMode
 from django.contrib.auth.models import Group
 from datetime import datetime
 from factory import DjangoModelFactory, SubFactory, PostGenerationMethodCall, post_generation, Sequence
@@ -36,6 +37,16 @@ class UserProfileFactory(DjangoModelFactory):
     goals = u'World domination'
 
 
+class CourseModeFactory(DjangoModelFactory):
+    FACTORY_FOR = CourseMode
+
+    course_id = None
+    mode_display_name = u'Honor Code',
+    mode_slug = 'honor'
+    min_price = 0
+    suggested_prices = ''
+    currency = 'usd'
+
 class RegistrationFactory(DjangoModelFactory):
     FACTORY_FOR = Registration
 
diff --git a/common/djangoapps/student/tests/tests.py b/common/djangoapps/student/tests/tests.py
index c35ad66427..315b6e9285 100644
--- a/common/djangoapps/student/tests/tests.py
+++ b/common/djangoapps/student/tests/tests.py
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ import logging
 import json
 import re
 import unittest
+from datetime import datetime, timedelta
+import pytz
 
 from django.conf import settings
 from django.test import TestCase
@@ -28,8 +30,8 @@ from textwrap import dedent
 
 from student.models import unique_id_for_user, CourseEnrollment
 from student.views import (process_survey_link, _cert_info, password_reset, password_reset_confirm_wrapper,
-                           change_enrollment)
-from student.tests.factories import UserFactory
+                           change_enrollment, complete_course_mode_info)
+from student.tests.factories import UserFactory, CourseModeFactory
 from student.tests.test_email import mock_render_to_string
 
 import shoppingcart
@@ -216,6 +218,45 @@ class CourseEndingTest(TestCase):
                           })
 
 
+@override_settings(MODULESTORE=TEST_DATA_MIXED_MODULESTORE)
+class DashboardTest(TestCase):
+    """
+    Tests for dashboard utility functions
+    """
+    # arbitrary constant
+    COURSE_SLUG = "100"
+    COURSE_NAME = "test_course"
+    COURSE_ORG = "EDX"
+
+    def setUp(self):
+        self.course = CourseFactory.create(org=self.COURSE_ORG, display_name=self.COURSE_NAME, number=self.COURSE_SLUG)
+        self.assertIsNotNone(self.course)
+        self.user = UserFactory.create(username="jack", email="jack@fake.edx.org")
+        CourseModeFactory.create(
+            course_id=self.course.id,
+            mode_slug='honor',
+            mode_display_name='Honor Code',
+        )
+
+    def test_course_mode_info(self):
+        verified_mode = CourseModeFactory.create(
+            course_id=self.course.id,
+            mode_slug='verified',
+            mode_display_name='Verified',
+            expiration_date=(datetime.now(pytz.UTC) + timedelta(days=1)).date()
+        )
+        enrollment = CourseEnrollment.enroll(self.user, self.course.id)
+        course_mode_info = complete_course_mode_info(self.course.id, enrollment)
+        self.assertTrue(course_mode_info['show_upsell'])
+        self.assertEquals(course_mode_info['days_for_upsell'], 1)
+
+        verified_mode.expiration_date = datetime.now(pytz.UTC) + timedelta(days=-1)
+        verified_mode.save()
+        course_mode_info = complete_course_mode_info(self.course.id, enrollment)
+        self.assertFalse(course_mode_info['show_upsell'])
+        self.assertIsNone(course_mode_info['days_for_upsell'])
+
+
 class EnrollInCourseTest(TestCase):
     """Tests enrolling and unenrolling in courses."""
 
diff --git a/common/djangoapps/student/views.py b/common/djangoapps/student/views.py
index 9d3d0bc63b..4ebbcff592 100644
--- a/common/djangoapps/student/views.py
+++ b/common/djangoapps/student/views.py
@@ -267,6 +267,29 @@ def register_user(request, extra_context=None):
     return render_to_response('register.html', context)
 
 
+def complete_course_mode_info(course_id, enrollment):
+    """
+    We would like to compute some more information from the given course modes
+    and the user's current enrollment
+
+    Returns the given information:
+        - whether to show the course upsell information
+        - numbers of days until they can't upsell anymore
+    """
+    modes = CourseMode.modes_for_course_dict(course_id)
+    mode_info = {'show_upsell': False, 'days_for_upsell': None}
+    # we want to know if the user is already verified and if verified is an
+    # option
+    if 'verified' in modes and enrollment.mode != 'verified':
+        mode_info['show_upsell'] = True
+        # if there is an expiration date, find out how long from now it is
+        if modes['verified'].expiration_date:
+            today = datetime.datetime.now(UTC).date()
+            mode_info['days_for_upsell'] = (modes['verified'].expiration_date - today).days
+
+    return mode_info
+
+
 @login_required
 @ensure_csrf_cookie
 def dashboard(request):
@@ -300,6 +323,7 @@ def dashboard(request):
     show_courseware_links_for = frozenset(course.id for course, _enrollment in courses
                                           if has_access(request.user, course, 'load'))
 
+    course_modes = {course.id: complete_course_mode_info(course.id, enrollment) for course, enrollment in courses}
     cert_statuses = {course.id: cert_info(request.user, course) for course, _enrollment in courses}
 
     # only show email settings for Mongo course and when bulk email is turned on
@@ -324,6 +348,7 @@ def dashboard(request):
                'staff_access': staff_access,
                'errored_courses': errored_courses,
                'show_courseware_links_for': show_courseware_links_for,
+               'all_course_modes': course_modes,
                'cert_statuses': cert_statuses,
                'show_email_settings_for': show_email_settings_for,
                }
diff --git a/common/templates/course_modes/choose.html b/common/templates/course_modes/choose.html
index 738728042b..67cc0a301d 100644
--- a/common/templates/course_modes/choose.html
+++ b/common/templates/course_modes/choose.html
@@ -2,8 +2,16 @@
 <%! from django.core.urlresolvers import reverse %>
 <%inherit file="../main.html" />
 
-<%block name="bodyclass">register verification-process step-select-track</%block>
-<%block name="title"><title>${_("Register for {} | Choose Your Track").format(course_name)}</title></%block>
+<%block name="bodyclass">register verification-process step-select-track ${'is-upgrading' if upgrade else ''}</%block>
+<%block name="title">
+  <title>
+    %if upgrade:
+      ${_("Upgrade Your Registration for {} | Choose Your Track").format(course_name)}
+    %else:
+      ${_("Register for {} | Choose Your Track").format(course_name)}
+    %endif
+  </title>
+</%block>
 
 <%block name="js_extra">
 <script type="text/javascript">
@@ -48,7 +56,10 @@ $(document).ready(function() {
 
     <div class="wrapper-register-choose wrapper-content-main">
       <article class="register-choose content-main">
+
+        %if not upgrade:
         <h3 class="title">${_("Select your track:")}</h3>
+        %endif
 
         <form class="form-register-choose" method="post" name="enrollment_mode_form" id="enrollment_mode_form">
 
@@ -57,9 +68,16 @@ $(document).ready(function() {
             <div class="wrapper-copy">
               <span class="deco-ribbon"></span>
               <h4 class="title">${_("Certificate of Achievement (ID Verified)")}</h4>
-              <div class="copy">
-                <p>${_("Sign up and work toward a verified Certificate of Achievement.")}</p>
-              </div>
+
+              %if upgrade:
+                <div class="copy">
+                  <p>${_("Upgrade and work toward a verified Certificate of Achievement.")}</p>
+                </div>
+              %else:
+                <div class="copy">
+                  <p>${_("Sign up and work toward a verified Certificate of Achievement.")}</p>
+                </div>
+              %endif
             </div>
 
             <div class="field field-certificate-contribution">
@@ -115,16 +133,28 @@ $(document).ready(function() {
 
             <ul class="list-actions">
               <li class="action action-select">
-                <input type="submit" name="mode" value="Select Certificate" />
+                %if upgrade:
+                 <input type="submit" name="mode" value="Upgrade Your Registration" />
+                %else:
+                  <input type="submit" name="mode" value="Select Certificate" />
+                %endif
+
               </li>
             </ul>
           </div>
 
           <div class="help help-register">
             <h3 class="title">${_("Verified Registration Requirements")}</h3>
-            <div class="copy">
-              <p>${_("To register for a Verified Certificate of Achievement option, you will need a webcam, a credit or debit card, and an ID.")}</p>
-            </div>
+
+            %if upgrade:
+              <div class="copy">
+                <p>${_("To upgrade your registration and work towards a Verified Certificate of Achievement, you will need a webcam, a credit or debit card, and an ID.")}</p>
+              </div>
+            %else:
+              <div class="copy">
+                <p>${_("To register for a Verified Certificate of Achievement option, you will need a webcam, a credit or debit card, and an ID.")}</p>
+              </div>
+            %endif
 
             <h3 class="title">${_("What is an ID Verified Certificate?")}</h3>
             <div class="copy">
@@ -133,25 +163,29 @@ $(document).ready(function() {
           </div>
           % endif
 
-          % if "audit" in modes:
-          <span class="deco-divider">
-            <span class="copy">${_("or")}</span>
-          </span>
-          <div class="register-choice register-choice-audit">
-            <div class="wrapper-copy">
-              <h4 class="title">${_("Audit This Course")}</h4>
-              <div class="copy">
-                <p>${_("Sign up to audit this course for free and track your own progress.")}</p>
-              </div>
-            </div>
+          %if not upgrade:
 
-            <ul class="list-actions">
-              <li class="action action-select">
-                <input type="submit" name="mode" value="Select Audit" />
-              </li>
-            </ul>
-          </div>
-          % endif
+            % if "audit" in modes:
+            <span class="deco-divider">
+              <span class="copy">${_("or")}</span>
+            </span>
+            <div class="register-choice register-choice-audit">
+              <div class="wrapper-copy">
+                <h4 class="title">${_("Audit This Course")}</h4>
+                <div class="copy">
+                  <p>${_("Sign up to audit this course for free and track your own progress.")}</p>
+                </div>
+              </div>
+
+              <ul class="list-actions">
+                <li class="action action-select">
+                  <input type="submit" name="mode" value="Select Audit" />
+                </li>
+              </ul>
+            </div>
+            % endif
+
+          %endif
 
           <input type="hidden" name="csrfmiddlewaretoken" value="${ csrf_token }">
         </form>
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/features/certificates.feature b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/features/certificates.feature
index 1b385b32e5..16eca8aabd 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/features/certificates.feature
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/features/certificates.feature
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ Feature: LMS.Verified certificates
         And I navigate to my dashboard
         Then I see the course on my dashboard
         And I see that I am on the verified track
+        And I do not see the upsell link on my dashboard
 
     # Not easily automated
 #    Scenario: I can re-take photos
@@ -70,3 +71,24 @@ Feature: LMS.Verified certificates
         And the course has an honor mode
         When I give a reason why I cannot pay
         Then I should see the course on my dashboard
+
+    Scenario: The upsell offer is on the dashboard if I am auditing.
+        Given I am logged in
+        When I select the audit track
+        And I navigate to my dashboard
+        Then I see the upsell link on my dashboard
+
+    Scenario: I can take the upsell offer and pay for it
+        Given I am logged in
+        And I select the audit track
+        And I navigate to my dashboard
+        When I see the upsell link on my dashboard
+        And I select the upsell link on my dashboard
+        And I select the verified track for upgrade
+        And I submit my photos and confirm
+        And I am at the payment page
+        And I submit valid payment information
+        And I navigate to my dashboard
+        Then I see the course on my dashboard
+        And I see that I am on the verified track
+
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/features/certificates.py b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/features/certificates.py
index b8a5b958b6..2e82afe787 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/courseware/features/certificates.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/courseware/features/certificates.py
@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@ from lettuce.django import django_url
 from course_modes.models import CourseMode
 from nose.tools import assert_equal
 
+UPSELL_LINK_CSS = '.message-upsell a.action-upgrade[href*="edx/999/Certificates"]'
+
 def create_cert_course():
     world.clear_courses()
     org = 'edx'
@@ -53,7 +55,7 @@ def the_course_has_an_honor_mode(step):
         mode_slug='honor',
         mode_display_name='honor mode',
         min_price=0,
-        )
+    )
     assert isinstance(honor_mode, CourseMode)
 
 
@@ -73,14 +75,28 @@ def select_contribution(amount=32):
     assert world.css_find(radio_css).selected
 
 
+def click_verified_track_button():
+    world.wait_for_ajax_complete()
+    btn_css = 'input[value="Select Certificate"]'
+    world.css_click(btn_css)
+
+
+@step(u'I select the verified track for upgrade')
+def select_verified_track_upgrade(step):
+    select_contribution(32)
+    world.wait_for_ajax_complete()
+    btn_css = 'input[value="Upgrade Your Registration"]'
+    world.css_click(btn_css)
+    # TODO: might want to change this depending on the changes for upgrade
+    assert world.is_css_present('section.progress')
+
+
 @step(u'I select the verified track$')
 def select_the_verified_track(step):
     create_cert_course()
     register()
     select_contribution(32)
-    world.wait_for_ajax_complete()
-    btn_css = 'input[value="Select Certificate"]'
-    world.css_click(btn_css)
+    click_verified_track_button()
     assert world.is_css_present('section.progress')
 
 
@@ -203,6 +219,20 @@ def submitted_photos_to_verify_my_identity(step):
     step.given('I go to step "4"')
 
 
+@step(u'I submit my photos and confirm')
+def submit_photos_and_confirm(step):
+    step.given('I go to step "1"')
+    step.given('I capture my "face" photo')
+    step.given('I approve my "face" photo')
+    step.given('I go to step "2"')
+    step.given('I capture my "photo_id" photo')
+    step.given('I approve my "photo_id" photo')
+    step.given('I go to step "3"')
+    step.given('I select a contribution amount')
+    step.given('I confirm that the details match')
+    step.given('I go to step "4"')
+
+
 @step(u'I see that my payment was successful')
 def see_that_my_payment_was_successful(step):
     title = world.css_find('div.wrapper-content-main h3.title')
@@ -221,6 +251,27 @@ def see_the_course_on_my_dashboard(step):
     assert world.is_css_present(course_link_css)
 
 
+@step(u'I see the upsell link on my dashboard')
+def see_upsell_link_on_my_dashboard(step):
+    course_link_css = UPSELL_LINK_CSS
+    assert world.is_css_present(course_link_css)
+
+
+@step(u'I do not see the upsell link on my dashboard')
+def see_upsell_link_on_my_dashboard(step):
+    course_link_css = UPSELL_LINK_CSS
+    assert not world.is_css_present(course_link_css)
+
+
+@step(u'I select the upsell link on my dashboard')
+def see_upsell_link_on_my_dashboard(step):
+    # expand the upsell section
+    world.css_click('.message-upsell')
+    course_link_css = UPSELL_LINK_CSS
+    # click the actual link
+    world.css_click(course_link_css)
+
+
 @step(u'I see that I am on the verified track')
 def see_that_i_am_on_the_verified_track(step):
     id_verified_css = 'li.course-item article.course.verified'
diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/verify_student/views.py b/lms/djangoapps/verify_student/views.py
index b220ff6a97..8fafc26834 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/verify_student/views.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/verify_student/views.py
@@ -44,12 +44,15 @@ class VerifyView(View):
               before proceeding to payment
 
         """
+        upgrade = request.GET.get('upgrade', False)
+
         # If the user has already been verified within the given time period,
         # redirect straight to the payment -- no need to verify again.
         if SoftwareSecurePhotoVerification.user_has_valid_or_pending(request.user):
             return redirect(
                 reverse('verify_student_verified',
-                        kwargs={'course_id': course_id}))
+                        kwargs={'course_id': course_id}) + "?upgrade={}".format(upgrade)
+            )
         elif CourseEnrollment.enrollment_mode_for_user(request.user, course_id) == 'verified':
             return redirect(reverse('dashboard'))
         else:
@@ -85,6 +88,7 @@ class VerifyView(View):
             "currency": verify_mode.currency.upper(),
             "chosen_price": chosen_price,
             "min_price": verify_mode.min_price,
+            "upgrade": upgrade,
         }
 
         return render_to_response('verify_student/photo_verification.html', context)
@@ -100,6 +104,7 @@ class VerifiedView(View):
         """
         Handle the case where we have a get request
         """
+        upgrade = request.GET.get('upgrade', False)
         if CourseEnrollment.enrollment_mode_for_user(request.user, course_id) == 'verified':
             return redirect(reverse('dashboard'))
         verify_mode = CourseMode.mode_for_course(course_id, "verified")
@@ -117,6 +122,7 @@ class VerifiedView(View):
             "purchase_endpoint": get_purchase_endpoint(),
             "currency": verify_mode.currency.upper(),
             "chosen_price": chosen_price,
+            "upgrade": upgrade,
         }
         return render_to_response('verify_student/verified.html', context)
 
@@ -250,6 +256,7 @@ def show_requirements(request, course_id):
     if CourseEnrollment.enrollment_mode_for_user(request.user, course_id) == 'verified':
         return redirect(reverse('dashboard'))
 
+    upgrade = request.GET.get('upgrade', False)
     course = course_from_id(course_id)
     context = {
         "course_id": course_id,
@@ -257,5 +264,6 @@ def show_requirements(request, course_id):
         "course_org": course.display_org_with_default,
         "course_num": course.display_number_with_default,
         "is_not_active": not request.user.is_active,
+        "upgrade": upgrade,
     }
     return render_to_response("verify_student/show_requirements.html", context)
diff --git a/lms/static/sass/base/_extends.scss b/lms/static/sass/base/_extends.scss
index ebd5ae806e..abfdaa0d5c 100644
--- a/lms/static/sass/base/_extends.scss
+++ b/lms/static/sass/base/_extends.scss
@@ -100,3 +100,16 @@
     // outline: thin dotted !important;
   }
 }
+
+// removes list styling/spacing when using uls, ols for navigation and less content-centric cases
+%ui-no-list {
+  list-style: none;
+  margin: 0;
+  padding: 0;
+  text-indent: 0;
+
+  li {
+    margin: 0;
+    padding: 0;
+  }
+}
diff --git a/lms/static/sass/elements/_typography.scss b/lms/static/sass/elements/_typography.scss
index fc9acabc89..68a3cd50df 100644
--- a/lms/static/sass/elements/_typography.scss
+++ b/lms/static/sass/elements/_typography.scss
@@ -282,4 +282,5 @@
   border-radius: ($baseline/5);
   padding: ($baseline/2) $baseline;
   text-transform: uppercase;
+  letter-spacing: 0.1rem;
 }
diff --git a/lms/static/sass/multicourse/_dashboard.scss b/lms/static/sass/multicourse/_dashboard.scss
index ad8919f69a..47582dd538 100644
--- a/lms/static/sass/multicourse/_dashboard.scss
+++ b/lms/static/sass/multicourse/_dashboard.scss
@@ -227,6 +227,8 @@
     }
   }
 
+  // ====================
+
   // course listings
   .my-courses {
     float: left;
@@ -272,6 +274,8 @@
       }
     }
 
+    // ====================
+
     // UI: course list
     .listing-courses {
       @extend %ui-no-list;
@@ -289,6 +293,8 @@
       }
     }
 
+    // ====================
+
     // UI: individual course item
     .course {
       @include box-sizing(box);
@@ -416,25 +422,27 @@
         }
       }
 
+      // ====================
+
       // STATE: course mode - verified
       &.verified {
         @extend %ui-depth2;
-        margin-top: ($baseline*2.5);
-        border-top: 1px solid $verified-color-lvl3;
-        padding-top: ($baseline*1.25);
-        background: $white;
+        position: relative;
 
-        // FIXME: bad, but needed selector!
-        .info > hgroup .date-block {
-          top: ($baseline*1.25);
+        .cover {
+          border-radius: ($baseline/10);
+          border: 1px solid $verified-color-lvl3;
+          border-bottom: 4px solid $verified-color-lvl3;
+          padding: ($baseline/10);
         }
 
         // course enrollment status message
         .sts-enrollment {
           display: inline-block;
           position: absolute;
-          top: -28px;
-          right: ($baseline/2);
+          top: 105px;
+          left: 55px;
+          bottom: ($baseline/2);
           text-align: center;
 
           .label {
@@ -454,53 +462,176 @@
             @extend %copy-badge;
             border-radius: 0;
             padding: ($baseline/4) ($baseline/2) ($baseline/4) $baseline;
-            color: $white;
             background: $verified-color-lvl3;
+            color: $white;
           }
         }
       }
-
     }
 
-    .message-status {
+    // ====================
+
+    // UI: message
+    .message {
       @include clearfix;
       border-radius: 3px;
       display: none;
       z-index: 10;
-      margin: 20px 0 10px;
-      padding: 15px 20px;
+      margin: $baseline 0 ($baseline/2) 0;
+      padding: ($baseline*0.75) $baseline;
       font-family: $sans-serif;
       background: tint($yellow,70%);
       border: 1px solid #ccc;
 
-      .message-copy {
+      // STATE: shown
+      &.is-shown {
+        display: block;
+      }
+
+      a {
         font-family: $sans-serif;
-        font-size: 13px;
-        margin: 0;
+      }
+
+      strong {
+        font-weight: 700;
 
         a {
-          font-family: $sans-serif;
+          font-weight: 700;
         }
+      }
+
+      .actions {
+        @include clearfix;
+        list-style: none;
+        margin: 0;
+        padding: 0;
+      }
+
+      .message-title,
+      .message-copy .title {
+        @extend %t-title5;
+        @extend %t-weight4;
+        margin-bottom: ($baseline/4);
+      }
+
+      .message-copy,
+      .message-copy .copy {
+        @extend %t-copy-sub1;
+        margin: 0;
+      }
+
+      // CASE: expandable
+      &.is-expandable {
+
+        .wrapper-tip {
+
+          .message-title, .message-copy {
+            @include transition(color 0.25s ease-in-out 0);
+            margin-bottom: 0;
+          }
+
+          // STATE: hover
+          &:hover {
+            cursor: pointer;
+
+            .message-title, .message-copy {
+              color: $link-color;
+            }
+          }
+        }
+
+        .wrapper-extended {
+          @include transition(opacity 0.25s ease-in-out 0);
+          display: none;
+          opacity: 0.0;
+        }
+
+        // STATE: is expanded
+        &.is-expanded {
+
+          .wrapper-extended {
+            display: block;
+            opacity: 1.0;
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+
+    // TYPE: upsell
+    .message-upsell {
+
+      .wrapper-tip {
+        @include clearfix();
+
+        .message-title {
+          float: left;
+        }
+
+        .message-copy {
+          float: right;
+        }
+      }
+
+      .wrapper-extended {
+        padding: ($baseline/2) 0;
+
+        .message-copy {
+          margin-bottom: $baseline;
+        }
+      }
+
+      .action-upgrade {
+        @extend %btn-primary-green;
+        @include clearfix();
+        position: relative;
+        left: ($baseline/2);
+        padding: 8px $baseline 8px ($baseline*2);
+
+        .deco-graphic {
+          position: absolute;
+          top: -($baseline/4);
+          left: -($baseline*0.75);
+          width: ($baseline*2);
+        }
+
+        span {
+          color: $white; // nasty but needed override for poor <span> styling
+        }
+
+        .copy, .copy-sub {
+          display: inline-block;
+          vertical-align: middle;
+        }
+
+        .copy {
+          @extend %t-action3;
+          @extend %t-weight4;
+          margin-right: $baseline;
+        }
+
+        .copy-sub {
+          @extend %t-action4;
+          opacity: 0.875;
+        }
+      }
+    }
+
+    // TYPE: status
+    .message-status {
+      background: tint($yellow,70%);
+      border-color: #ccc;
+
+      .message-copy {
+        @extend %t-copy-sub1;
+        margin: 0;
 
         .grade-value {
           font-size: 1.2rem;
           font-weight: bold;
         }
-
-        strong {
-          font-weight: 700;
-
-          a {
-            font-weight: 700;
-          }
-        }
       }
 
       .actions {
-         @include clearfix;
-        list-style: none;
-        margin: 0;
-        padding: 0;
 
         .action {
           float: left;
@@ -589,10 +720,6 @@
         }
       }
 
-      &.is-shown {
-        display: block;
-      }
-
       &.course-status-processing {
 
       }
@@ -614,7 +741,6 @@
       }
     }
 
-
     a.unenroll {
       float: right;
       display: block;
diff --git a/lms/static/sass/views/_verification.scss b/lms/static/sass/views/_verification.scss
index 589c45f7d3..43950d6f41 100644
--- a/lms/static/sass/views/_verification.scss
+++ b/lms/static/sass/views/_verification.scss
@@ -1,6 +1,87 @@
 // lms - views - verification flow
 // ====================
 
+// MISC: extends - type
+// application: canned headings
+%hd-lv1 {
+  @extend %t-title1;
+  @extend %t-weight1;
+  color: $m-gray-d4;
+  margin: 0 0 ($baseline*2) 0;
+}
+
+%hd-lv2 {
+  @extend %t-title4;
+  @extend %t-weight1;
+  margin: 0 0 ($baseline*0.75) 0;
+  border-bottom: 1px solid $m-gray-l4;
+  padding-bottom: ($baseline/2);
+  color: $m-gray-d4;
+}
+
+%hd-lv3 {
+  @extend %t-title6;
+  @extend %t-weight4;
+  margin: 0 0 ($baseline/4) 0;
+  color: $m-gray-d4;
+}
+
+%hd-lv4 {
+  @extend %t-title6;
+  @extend %t-weight2;
+  margin: 0 0 $baseline 0;
+  color: $m-gray-d4;
+}
+
+%hd-lv5 {
+  @extend %t-title7;
+  @extend %t-weight4;
+  margin: 0 0 ($baseline/4) 0;
+  color: $m-gray-d4;
+}
+
+// application: canned copy
+%copy-base {
+  @extend %t-copy-base;
+  color: $m-gray-d2;
+}
+
+%copy-lead1 {
+  @extend %t-copy-lead2;
+  color: $m-gray;
+}
+
+%copy-detail {
+  @extend %t-copy-sub1;
+  @extend %t-weight3;
+  color: $m-gray-d1;
+}
+
+%copy-metadata {
+  @extend %t-copy-sub2;
+  color: $m-gray-d1;
+
+
+  %copy-metadata-value {
+    @extend %t-weight2;
+  }
+
+  %copy-metadata-value {
+    @extend %t-weight4;
+  }
+}
+
+// application: canned links
+%copy-link {
+  border-bottom: 1px dotted transparent;
+
+  &:hover, &:active {
+    border-color: $link-color-d1;
+  }
+}
+
+// ====================
+
 // MISC: extends - button
 %btn-verify-primary {
   @extend %btn-primary-green;
@@ -72,7 +153,7 @@
 // ====================
 
 // VIEW: all verification steps
-.register.verification-process {
+.verification-process {
 
   // reset: box-sizing (making things so right its scary)
   * {
@@ -179,12 +260,16 @@
   // elements - controls
   .action-primary {
     @extend %btn-primary-blue;
-    border: none;
+    // needed for override due to .register a:link styling
+    border: 0 !important;
+    color: $white !important;
   }
 
   .action-confirm {
     @extend %btn-verify-primary;
-    border: none;
+    // needed for override due to .register a:link styling
+    border: 0 !important;
+    color: $white !important;
   }
 
   // ====================
@@ -382,17 +467,19 @@
             margin-right: ($baseline/4);
             opacity: 0.80;
             color: $white;
+            letter-spacing: 0.1rem;
           }
         }
       }
 
       .sts-label {
         @extend %t-title7;
+        @extend %t-weight4;
         display: block;
         margin-bottom: ($baseline/2);
         border-bottom: ($baseline/10) solid $m-gray-l4;
         padding-bottom: ($baseline/2);
-        color: $m-gray;
+        color: $m-gray-d1;
       }
 
       .sts-course {
@@ -1816,3 +1903,11 @@
     width: 32% !important;
   }
 }
+
+// STATE: upgrading registration type
+.register.is-upgrading {
+
+  .form-register-choose {
+    margin-top: ($baseline*2) !important;
+  }
+}
diff --git a/lms/templates/dashboard.html b/lms/templates/dashboard.html
index 683422133f..3310451c94 100644
--- a/lms/templates/dashboard.html
+++ b/lms/templates/dashboard.html
@@ -14,6 +14,14 @@
   <script type="text/javascript">
   (function() {
 
+    $('.message.is-expandable .wrapper-tip').bind('click', toggleExpandMessage);
+
+    function toggleExpandMessage(e) {
+        (e).preventDefault();
+
+        $(this).closest('.message.is-expandable').toggleClass('is-expanded');
+    }
+
     $(".email-settings").click(function(event) {
       $("#email_settings_course_id").val( $(event.target).data("course-id") );
       $("#email_settings_course_number").text( $(event.target).data("course-number") );
@@ -179,7 +187,8 @@
             <% show_courseware_link = (course.id in show_courseware_links_for) %>
             <% cert_status = cert_statuses.get(course.id) %>
             <% show_email_settings = (course.id in show_email_settings_for) %>
-            <%include file='dashboard/dashboard_course_listing.html' args="course=course, enrollment=enrollment, show_courseware_link=show_courseware_link, cert_status=cert_status, show_email_settings=show_email_settings" />
+            <% course_mode_info = all_course_modes.get(course.id) %>
+            <%include file='dashboard/dashboard_course_listing.html' args="course=course, enrollment=enrollment, show_courseware_link=show_courseware_link, cert_status=cert_status, show_email_settings=show_email_settings, course_mode_info=course_mode_info" />
       % endfor
 
       </ul>
diff --git a/lms/templates/dashboard/dashboard_course_listing.html b/lms/templates/dashboard/dashboard_course_listing.html
index 3442cb93aa..0a7925e93b 100644
--- a/lms/templates/dashboard/dashboard_course_listing.html
+++ b/lms/templates/dashboard/dashboard_course_listing.html
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-<%page args="course, enrollment, show_courseware_link, cert_status, show_email_settings" />
+<%page args="course, enrollment, show_courseware_link, cert_status, show_email_settings, course_mode_info" />
 
 <%! from django.utils.translation import ugettext as _ %>
 <%!
@@ -29,11 +29,11 @@
     % endif
 
     % if enrollment.mode == "verified":
-    <span class="sts-enrollment">
-      <span class="label">${_("Enrolled as: ")}</span>
-      <img class="deco-graphic" src="${static.url('images/vcert-ribbon-s.png')}" alt="ID Verified Ribbon/Badge">
-      <span class="sts-enrollment-value">${_("ID Verified")}</span>
-    </span>
+      <span class="sts-enrollment">
+        <span class="label">${_("Enrolled as: ")}</span>
+        <img class="deco-graphic" src="${static.url('images/vcert-ribbon-s.png')}" alt="ID Verified Ribbon/Badge" />
+        <span class="sts-enrollment-value">${_("ID Verified")}</span>
+      </span>
     % endif
 
     <section class="info">
@@ -95,12 +95,12 @@
                 <li class="action">
                 <a class="btn" href="${cert_status['download_url']}"
                    title="${_('This link will open/download a PDF document')}">
-                   Download Your PDF Certificate</a></li>
+                   ${_("Download Your PDF Certificate")}</a></li>
               % endif
 
               % if cert_status['show_survey_button']:
                 <li class="action"><a class="cta" href="${cert_status['survey_url']}">
-                       ${_('Complete our course feedback survey')}</a></li>
+                       ${_("Complete our course feedback survey")}</a></li>
               % endif
             </ul>
           % endif
@@ -108,6 +108,31 @@
 
       % endif
 
+      %if course_mode_info['show_upsell']:
+        <div class="message message-upsell has-actions is-expandable is-shown">
+
+            <div class="wrapper-tip">
+              <h4 class="message-title">${_("Challenge Yourself!")}</h4>
+              <p class="message-copy">${_("Take this course as an ID-verified student.")}</p>
+            </div>
+
+            <div class="wrapper-extended">
+                <p class="message-copy">${_("You can still sign up for an ID verified certificate for this course. If you plan to complete the whole course, it is a great way to recognize your achievement. {a_start}Learn more about verified certificates{a_end}.").format(a_start='<a href="{}">'.format(marketing_link('WHAT_IS_VERIFIED_CERT')), a_end="</a>")}</p>
+
+              <ul class="actions message-actions">
+                <li class="action-item">
+                  <a class="action action-upgrade" href="${reverse('course_modes_choose', kwargs={'course_id': course.id})}?upgrade=True">
+                    <img class="deco-graphic" src="${static.url('images/vcert-ribbon-s.png')}" alt="ID Verified Ribbon/Badge">
+                    <span class="wrapper-copy">
+                      <span class="copy">${_("Upgrade to Verified Track")}</span>
+                    </span>
+                  </a>
+                </li>
+              </ul>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+      %endif
+
       % if show_courseware_link:
         % if course.has_ended():
           <a href="${course_target}" class="enter-course archived">${_('View Archived Course')}</a>
@@ -116,8 +141,6 @@
         % endif
       % endif
 
-
-
       <a href="#unenroll-modal" class="unenroll" rel="leanModal" data-course-id="${course.id}" data-course-number="${course.number}">${_('Unregister')}</a>
 
 % if show_email_settings:
diff --git a/lms/templates/verify_student/_verification_header.html b/lms/templates/verify_student/_verification_header.html
index 4870a59c49..80a1e939b0 100644
--- a/lms/templates/verify_student/_verification_header.html
+++ b/lms/templates/verify_student/_verification_header.html
@@ -2,7 +2,11 @@
 
 <header class="page-header">
   <h2 class="title">
-    <span class="sts-label">${_("You are registering for")}</span>
+    %if upgrade:
+      <span class="sts-label">${_("You are upgrading your registration for")}</span>
+    %else:
+      <span class="sts-label">${_("You are registering for")}</span>
+    %endif
 
     <span class="wrapper-sts">
       <span class="sts-course">
@@ -13,7 +17,11 @@
 
       <span class="sts-track">
         <span class="sts-track-value">
-          <span class="context">${_("Registering as: ")}</span> ${_("ID Verified")}
+          %if upgrade:
+            <span class="context">${_("Upgrading to:")}</span> ${_("ID Verified")}
+          %else:
+            <span class="context">${_("Registering as: ")}</span> ${_("ID Verified")}
+          %endif
         </span>
       </span>
     </span>
diff --git a/lms/templates/verify_student/_verification_support.html b/lms/templates/verify_student/_verification_support.html
index 0503c3bf7d..260ba7bae3 100644
--- a/lms/templates/verify_student/_verification_support.html
+++ b/lms/templates/verify_student/_verification_support.html
@@ -11,14 +11,21 @@
       </li>
 
       <li class="help-item help-item-coldfeet">
-        <h3 class="title">${_("Change your mind?")}</h3>
-        <div class="copy">
-          <p>${_("You can always {a_start} audit the course for free {a_end} without verifying.").format(a_start='<a rel="external" href="/course_modes/choose/' + course_id + '">', a_end="</a>")}</p>
-        </div>
+        %if upgrade:
+          <h3 class="title">${_("Change your mind?")}</h3>
+          <div class="copy">
+            <p>${_("You can always continue to audit the course without verifying.")}</p>
+          </div>
+        %else:
+           <h3 class="title">${_("Change your mind?")}</h3>
+          <div class="copy">
+            <p>${_("You can always {a_start} audit the course for free {a_end} without verifying.").format(a_start='<a rel="external" href="/course_modes/choose/' + course_id + '">', a_end="</a>")}</p>
+          </div>
+        %endif
       </li>
 
       <li class="help-item help-item-technical">
-        <h3 class="title">${_("Having Technical Trouble?")}</h3>
+        <h3 class="title">${_("Technical Requirements")}</h3>
         <div class="copy">
           <p>${_("Please make sure your browser is updated to the {strong_start}{a_start}most recent version possible{a_end}{strong_end}. Also, please make sure your {strong_start}web cam is plugged in, turned on, and allowed to function in your web browser (commonly adjustable in your browser settings).{strong_end}").format(a_start='<a rel="external" href="http://browsehappy.com/">', a_end="</a>", strong_start="<strong>", strong_end="</strong>")}</p>
         </div>
diff --git a/lms/templates/verify_student/photo_verification.html b/lms/templates/verify_student/photo_verification.html
index 537c26ff84..92b976ce51 100644
--- a/lms/templates/verify_student/photo_verification.html
+++ b/lms/templates/verify_student/photo_verification.html
@@ -3,8 +3,16 @@
 <%inherit file="../main.html" />
 <%namespace name='static' file='/static_content.html'/>
 
-<%block name="bodyclass">register verification-process step-photos</%block>
-<%block name="title"><title>${_("Register for {} | Verification").format(course_name)}</title></%block>
+<%block name="bodyclass">register verification-process step-photos ${'is-upgrading' if upgrade else ''}</%block>
+<%block name="title">
+  <title>
+    %if upgrade:
+      ${_("Upgrade Your Registration for {} | Verification").format(course_name)}
+    %else:
+      ${_("Register for {} | Verification").format(course_name)}
+    %endif
+  </title>
+</%block>
 
 <%block name="js_extra">
 <script src="${static.url('js/vendor/responsive-carousel/responsive-carousel.js')}"></script>
@@ -172,7 +180,12 @@
                         <dt class="faq-question">${_("What do you do with this picture?")}</dt>
                         <dd class="faq-answer">${_("We only use it to verify your identity.  It is not displayed anywhere.")}</dd>
                         <dt class="faq-question">${_("What if my camera isn't working?")}</dt>
-                        <dd class="faq-answer">${_("You can always {a_start} audit the course for free {a_end} without verifying.").format(a_start='<a rel="external" href="/course_modes/choose/' + course_id + '">', a_end="</a>")}</dd>
+
+                        %if upgrade:
+                          <dd class="faq-answer">${_("You can always continue to audit the course without verifying.")}</dd>
+                        %else:
+                          <dd class="faq-answer">${_("You can always {a_start} audit the course for free {a_end} without verifying.").format(a_start='<a rel="external" href="/course_modes/choose/' + course_id + '">', a_end="</a>")}</dd>
+                        %endif
                       </dl>
                     </div>
                   </div>
diff --git a/lms/templates/verify_student/show_requirements.html b/lms/templates/verify_student/show_requirements.html
index 432a13fc62..3280fec89a 100644
--- a/lms/templates/verify_student/show_requirements.html
+++ b/lms/templates/verify_student/show_requirements.html
@@ -1,8 +1,16 @@
 <%! from django.utils.translation import ugettext as _ %>
 <%! from django.core.urlresolvers import reverse %>
 <%inherit file="../main.html" />
-<%block name="bodyclass">register verification-process step-requirements</%block>
-<%block name="title"><title>${_("Register for {}").format(course_name)}</title></%block>
+<%block name="bodyclass">register verification-process step-requirements ${'is-upgrading' if upgrade else ''}</%block>
+<%block name="title">
+  <title>
+    %if upgrade:
+      ${_("Upgrade Your Registration for {}").format(course_name)}
+    %else:
+      ${_("Register for {}").format(course_name)}
+    %endif
+  </title>
+</%block>
 
 <%block name="content">
 %if is_not_active:
@@ -71,11 +79,19 @@
 
     <div class="wrapper-content-main">
       <article class="content-main">
-        <h3 class="title">${_("What You Will Need to Register")}</h3>
+        %if upgrade:
+          <h3 class="title">${_("What You Will Need to Upgrade")}</h3>
 
-        <div class="instruction">
-          <p>${_("There are three things you will need to register as an ID verified student:")}</p>
-        </div>
+          <div class="instruction">
+            <p>${_("There are three things you will need to upgrade to being an ID verified student:")}</p>
+          </div>
+        %else:
+          <h3 class="title">${_("What You Will Need to Register")}</h3>
+
+          <div class="instruction">
+            <p>${_("There are three things you will need to register as an ID verified student:")}</p>
+          </div>
+        %endif
 
         <ul class="list-reqs ${"account-not-activated" if is_not_active else ""}">
           %if is_not_active:
@@ -149,11 +165,16 @@
         </ul>
 
         <nav class="nav-wizard ${"is-not-ready" if is_not_active else "is-ready"}">
-        <span class="help help-inline">${_("Missing something? You can always {a_start} audit this course instead {a_end}").format(a_start='<a href="/course_modes/choose/' + course_id + '">', a_end="</a>")}</span>
+
+          %if upgrade:
+            <span class="help help-inline">${_("Missing something? You can always continue to audit this course instead.")}</span>
+          %else:
+            <span class="help help-inline">${_("Missing something? You can always {a_start} audit this course instead {a_end}").format(a_start='<a href="/course_modes/choose/' + course_id + '">', a_end="</a>")}</span>
+          %endif
 
           <ol class="wizard-steps">
             <li class="wizard-step">
-            <a class="next action-primary ${"disabled" if is_not_active else ""}" id="face_next_button" href="${reverse('verify_student_verify', kwargs={'course_id': course_id})}">${_("Go to Step 1: Take my Photo")}</a>
+            <a class="next action-primary ${"disabled" if is_not_active else ""}" id="face_next_button" href="${reverse('verify_student_verify', kwargs={'course_id': course_id})}?upgrade=${upgrade}">${_("Go to Step 1: Take my Photo")}</a>
             </li>
           </ol>
         </nav>