Adjust Course Start and End Dates

Question

How do I adjust my course start and end dates in Canvas?

Environment

• Canvas

Answer

1. Open your course in Canvas.
2. Click Settings at the bottom of the course navigation menu.
3. On the Course Details tab, scroll down to Participation.
4. Ensure Participation is set to Course and that Course Status is set to Published.
5. Set your preferred course Start and End dates.
6. Click Update Course Details at the bottom of the page to save your changes.

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Watch the video below for a demonstration of this process:

Additional Information

If your course is cross-listed, you will need to adjust start and end dates at the section level for each individual section. View this article (opens in a new window) for more information.