how to finish a course in edx

It is certainly possible to pass an edX course if you miss some assignments; however, coursework is progressive, so you should review and study what you may have missed. Some courses automatically drop one or more of your lowest graded assignments. Check your course syllabus for important dates and more information.

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What happens if I don't finish a course on edX?

There are no academic penalties associated with not finishing a course on edX. If you cannot complete a course, you have several options. If you are enrolled in the audit track of a course, you can simply stop taking the course.

How do I resume a course in EDX?

Once you begin an edX course, on your dashboard the View Course button will change to Resume Course. This button is there for your convenience to return to the course and it doesn't indicate completion or non-completion.

How do I find the end date of a course?

The final course end date is posted on the course homepage and on the Dates tab. On the mobile app, you can check the Dates tab. On the course homepage, you can find the end date under Important Dates labelled Course ends. On the Dates tab, you can find it listed on the bottom.

What happens to the course content after the course ends?

In most courses it will still be possible to view the archived course contents after the end date, however the course staff will no longer provide support in the forum, it will not be possible to earn a certificate and some assignments and other contents may be removed. You can read more about due dates in this article.

Where to find the end date of a course?

On the mobile app, you can check the Dates tab. On the course homepage, you can find the end date under Important Dates labelled Course ends . On the Dates tab, you can find it listed on the bottom.

How to navigate to course homepage?

To navigate to the course homepage from your dashboard, click the title of the course. To navigate to the course homepage from any page within the course, click the Course tab in the course's navigation menu.

Can you view archived courses after the end date?

In most courses it will still be possible to view the archived course contents after the end date, however the course staff will no longer provide support in the forum, it will not be possible to earn a certificate and some assignments and other contents may be removed.

When does my course start and end?

Your course's start and end date are posted in several places, both before and after you've enrolled.

The Course About Page

If you search for a course in the course catalog then click the course thumbnail, you will view the course introduction page.

Your Dashboard

After you enroll in a course, the course start date is visible on your dashboard under the course name. If the course has not started yet, the View Course button will not be available.

The Course Homepage

When you select View Course or Resume Course from the dashboard, you will find your course homepage. You can view upcoming deadlines and the final course end date on the right hand side details under Important Dates. When the end date is approaching soon, it will be posted there. The course end date will be labelled Course ends.

The Dates tab

The start and end date (in addition to any due dates on assignments) will show on the Dates tab. You can read more about due dates in this article.

Where to find course end date?

The final course end date is posted on the course homepage and on the Dates tab. On the mobile app, you can check the Dates tab. On the course homepage, you can find the end date under Important Dates labelled Course ends . On the Dates tab, you can find it listed on the bottom.

How to navigate to course homepage?

To navigate to the course homepage from your dashboard, click the title of the course. To navigate to the course homepage from any page within the course, click the Course tab in the course's navigation menu.

Can I get a certificate after the end of a course?

Can I earn a certificate after the end? To earn a certificate you will have to upgrade to the verified track by the course upgrade deadline, and reach a passing score before the course end date. It is not possible to earn a certificate in a course that has ended.

Can you get a passing score if you miss a class?

Depending on your course's grading policy, you may still be able to earn a passing score if you miss a couple of assignments. However if you still have a significant portion of the course to complete, we encourage you to enroll in the course again in a future session. Most edX courses repeat, so you'll have a chance to try again.

Is a course due date fixed?

If your course is an instructor-paced course, the due dates are fixed . Your course staff may be able to make an exception to provide a short extension for assignments. Please reach out to your course team directly with any contact information they provide within the course, or post on the course discussion forum.

Can I pass EdX if I miss assignments?

It is certainly possible to pass an edX course if you miss some assignments; however, coursework is progressive, so you should review and study what you may have missed. Some courses automatically drop one or more of your lowest graded assignments. Check your course syllabus for important dates and more information.

Can you shift the end date of a course?

Note: It is not possible to shift the final course end date or due dates on open response assessments as both of those are fixed by the instructor. If your course has ended and is archived, the suggested schedule cannot be shifted. If your course is an active self-paced course, the end date has not passed, and you have missed ...

What happens if you stop taking a course on EdX?

What happens if I need to stop taking a course? There are no academic penalties associated with not finishing a course on edX. If you cannot complete a course, you have several options. If you are enrolled in the audit track of a course, you can simply stop taking the course. There is no need to une nroll.

Can I unenroll from audit track?

If you are enrolled in the audit track of a course, you can simply stop taking the course. There is no need to une nroll. If you paid for the verified track of a course, you can unenroll and get a refund, if you unenroll within the refund eligibility period. After the refund eligibility period has passed, you can still unenroll from the course, ...

Can you retake an assignment after you use up all your assignments?

Once you've used up all available attempts on an assignment, it isn't possible to retake the assignment. It's also not possible to reset your Progress score. You'll need to wait for the next session to retake the course.

Can you enroll in a course if you did not pass the EdX course?

If you did not pass the course with the grade required to earn a verified certificate, you can enroll in a future session if it's offered again. Most edX courses repeat in new sessions. Please note you will need to pay the verified certificate fee again.

The Course About Page

Your Dashboard

The Course Homepage

• When you select View Course or Resume Course from the dashboard, you will find your course homepage. You can view upcoming deadlines and the final course end date on the right hand side details under Important Dates. When the end date is approaching soon, it will be posted there. The course end date will be labelled Course ends.

See more on support.edx.org

The Dates Tab