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Assignment Overrides

Learn how to adjust assignment submission criteria in specific situations

Purpose

  • Allow a student to submit an Assignment after the deadline

  • Extend the time limit for students who require special accommodations, etc

  • Grant a second chance on the Assignment after the deadline has passed

Procedure

  1. Click on the assignment title on your course page

  2. On the assignment settings page, select the More dropdown menu. From the drop-down menu, choose Overrides.

    More tab dropdown menu with Overrides highlighted.

  3. Click the Add user override button.

    Add user override button.

  4. Type the student's name in the Search box. After you select the student by clicking the name, the student's name should appear above the search box in gray.

    Student name enter in search box with result appearing.

    Student selection now appears in gray above the search box.

  5. Update settings such as date ranges.

    Date ranges in settings enabled.

  6. Click the Save button to finish

  7. Choose Save and enter another override if you want to create an override for additional students.

That’s it. You’re done! Notify the student to explain the new submission requirements for this assignment.

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