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How Do I Assign Different Due Dates to Sections That Are Cross-Listed?

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Welcome! In this article we'll help you assign different due dates to sections of a course that are cross-listed. Let's get started!

The process for creating different due dates for sections is the same for assignments, quizzes, and discussions. If you are using the New Quizzes tool, contact the Faculty Technology Center at x7230 if you need assistance with changing due dates.

Go to assignments

Click "Assignments" in the course navigation menu.

Left-side menu of Canvas course

Select the assignment/quiz/discussion

Now, select the assignment/quiz/discussion that you want to add a due date to. For this example, we'll use Quiz 2.1.

List of quizzes in Canvas course

Edit the assignment/quiz/discussion

Click "Edit" in the top right corner of the page.

Published, preview, edit, and options buttons in Canvas quiz

Clear the assign to box

Click the "X" on "Everyone" to clear the Assign to box.

Due date assigning section of a quiz

Select the first section

Select the first section you would like to assign a due date to. For this example, we'll choose "Section 4".

Section list in due date area of quiz

Create the due date and availability dates

  1. Add a due date and availability dates in the provided text entry boxes by typing in the date or selecting it using the calendar icon.
  2. Click "+ Add" to add an additional due date
Due dates filled in for quiz

Select the second section

In the new "Assign to" box that pops up, select the second section you want to assign. We'll pick "Section 7".

Second section assigned a due date

Create the due date and availability dates for second section

Add a due date and availability dates in the provided text entry boxes by typing in the date or selecting it using the calendar icon. You do not need to click "+ Add" this time unless you are going to add another due date for another section.

Due date filled in for section

Save the assignment/quiz/discussion

Once all due dates have been assigned, click "Save" in the bottom right corner.

Save button for quiz

Additional Help Resources

For any questions you may have regarding this article and its topic, please contact the FTC at (208) 496-7230 or comment below. Take a look at the following articles for help with any other related topics.

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