How to Bulk Update Due Dates in Canvas

As an instructor, you may have the option to update due dates and availability dates for multiple assignments and assessments at one time. Additionally, if you previously assigned differentiated due dates for sections, students, or groups, you can bulk update these due and availability dates.

 

Step 1

In Course Navigation, click the Assignments link.

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Step 2

On the Assignments page, click the Options icon [1]. Then select the Edit Assignment Dates option [2].

 

Step 3

You can edit multiple assignment dates at the same time by selecting multiple assignments.

  • To select all assignments that fall within a date range, type dates into the date range fields [1] or select dates using the calendar icon [2].
  • To select all assignments, click the Select All checkbox [3].
  • To select specific assignments, click the checkboxes in the assignment rows [4].
  • The number of assignments selected displays in the header [5].
  • To batch edit selected assignments, click the Batch Edit button [6].

 

Step 4

To save your updates, click the Save button.

Canvas will then display the progress for your updates before exhibiting a Success notification.

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