Unable to Submit an Assignment in Canvas

Instructions on how to troubleshoot an issue with submitting an assignment in a Canvas course.

Issue

Why won't my assignment submit in Canvas?

Environment

• Canvas

Troubleshooting

• For assignments that require you to attach a document, make sure that it is an accepted file type.
• Verify that the attachment being uploaded does not exceed the Canvas upload size limits.
• Try clearing your web browser's cookies and cache and/or try another web browser.
• See the Canvas Student Guide for submitting assignments or contact the IT Support Desk if issues persist.