Distribute Due Dates Within a Course

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  • In this article, we will show you how to use Due Date Distribution for a course
  • To learn how to clear due dates, go here

Note

Due Date Distribution allows for auto-population of due dates for assignments between a set start and end date.

In addition, when adding Distribute Due Dates into a course it must match the term start and end dates set in the Terms section within the Admin settings. Ask your administration for the term start and end dates. 

Note

In order to use Due Date Distribution, the feature option to distribute due dates on import must be turned on for your school. To learn how to turn it on, go here.

 

  1. Click Courses on the left hand side, then click All Courses.
    • If you're an admin, make sure you have selected the correct school
      and course within that school.
  2. Select the course you want to work in. 
    Then click the Settings tab.

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  3. Under Course Details, find Start and End dates.
    Click to set the Start and End dates.

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    Scroll down and click Update Course Details.

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  4. Then under Course Details, click Distribute Due Dates.

    Caution

    Redistributing due dates after your course has started could cause assignments to be marked as late for students.

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    Click OK to confirm.

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    Note

    Wait a few minutes, then check the Calendar to confirm your due dates have been successfully distributed between the dates you set.

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