when does the course start

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.

When does fall semester start?

Fall semesters typically start in mid to late August and run through December. Spring semesters will start in mid to late January of the following year. Depending on your situation, you may choose to start school in the fall or spring.

When is the deadline for early decision schools?

Applications for the regular submission deadline are usually at the end of January.

When are early decision applications due?

Early decision applications are typically due in mid to late October through November. Schools will then typically respond with a decision by late December.

When can you set access to a course a week later?

For example, if the term dates were August 31 to December 20 , the instructor could set access to the course a week later and end the course a week earlier. By shortening the course participation start and end dates, students will only have read-only access to the course before and after those dates.

What is access in a course?

Access relates to published courses. If a course is unpublished or does not include a link [1], students cannot have access to any course content until the start date of the term. If a course is published [2], students are able to view content before the start of the term.

How do term dates work in Canvas?

How do term dates, course dates, and section dates work in Canvas? Term dates, course dates, and section dates are very symbiotic. All of them flow together in all aspects of Canvas. Various dates allow different users to participate in the course. The hierarchy of dates include the following: Section dates can override course dates.

What does "read only" mean in a course?

Read-only means that a course is not available for submitting assignments, posting discussions, uploading files, grading, or any other action-based task within a course.

What is term date?

Term dates define a fixed period of time for an institution where users can participate in a course. Term dates can also be used for semesters, trimesters, or quarters. In this example, the term runs from July 2, 2018, to December 23, 2018.

When does section 2 start?

Sections can have various start and end dates. For example, Section 2 could be set with a start date of September 26, 2018, and an end date of December 14, 2018.

Can instructors view the terms page?

Instructors and students cannot view the Terms page, so admins should make sure instructors and students are aware of term dates for their institution publicly, such as through a course catalog, website posting, or other distribution method.

Look out for your welcome email

Shortly before the course starts, you'll receive an email from the course educators with some information about what to expect and how to get started.

Study at any time of day (or night)

Courses are available from midnight on Mondays (00:00 UTC) on the day shown on the course page. Once a course has started, you will be able to access the course material and study at any time that suits you. You don’t need to be online at the same time as the lead educator or other students.

Weeks and activities and steps, oh my!

Our courses are split into weeks. Each week contains several activities, and these are made up of short steps that you can do at a time (and pace) that best suits you. On a few courses educators will schedule an activity which take place at a specific time, but this content will generally remain online afterwards.

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The Course About 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 Coursebutton will not be available. Depending on your time zone, the course may start a little later than you expect. If your course is not available the first time you try to access the course, try aga...

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The Course Homepage

The Dates Tab