Assignment Submissions
Assignment Submissions video tutorial:
You can submit online Assignments in Canvas using several submission types. Instructors can choose what kind of online submissions they want you to use. You may also have the option to resubmit assignments if your instructor allows.
Any attachments added as part of a graded assignment submission are also copied to your user files. However, once the file has been uploaded as a submission, you cannot delete the file. Files are stored in the Submissions folder.
Third-Party File Application Submissions
You can submit assignments from Google Drive, Dropbox, or another third-party service via your desktop computer in one of two ways:
- Download the file to your computer and submit as a File Upload
- Share the file, copy the file URL, and submit as a Website URL
Mobile Submissions
You can also submit assignments using your Android or iOS device.
Notes:
- Not all file types may be available for your assignment, depending on the assignment submission type set by your instructor.
- Not all of your assignments may be submitted online. If you cannot see the Submit Assignment link, your instructor may want you to submit your assignment in a different way or the availability date has passed. View the description of the assignment for instructions, or contact your instructor for assistance.
Open Assignments
In Course Navigation, click the Assignments link.
Note: You can also access your Assignments through your user or course dashboard, the Syllabus, Gradebook, Calendar, or Modules.
View Course Assignments
Click the name of an assignment.
Submit Assignment
To submit an assignment, click the Submit Assignment button to submit your work.
Note: If you cannot see the Submit Assignment button, your instructor may not want you to submit your assignment online or the availability date has passed. View the description of the assignment for instructions, or contact your instructor for assistance.
View Final Grade Notice
A banner may appear above your assignment to indicate that your instructor has removed the assignment from total grade calculations. However, this setting does not affect assignment submissions.
Select Submission Type
Your instructor will decide what kinds of submissions are appropriate for each Assignment. There are four submission types: upload a file, submit a text entry, enter a website URL, or submit media.
Note: Not all file types may be available for your Assignment, depending on the assignment submission type set by your instructor.
Submit a File Upload
To upload a file from your computer and submit as your assignment, select the File Upload tab.
Click the Choose File button [1]. If you have already uploaded your assignment to Canvas and want to select it for your assignment submission, click the Click here...uploaded link [2].
Click the Submit Assignment button [3].
Submit a Text Entry
To submit a text entry assignment, select the Text Entry tab.
Type or copy and paste text into the Rich Content Editor [1]. Click the Submit Assignment button [2].
Submit Website URL
To submit a website URL, select the Website URL tab.
Type or copy and paste the URL into the Website URL field [1]. Click the Submit Assignment button [2].
Submit Media Recording
To submit a media recording select the Media tab.
Click the Record/Upload Media button [1]. Follow the instructions to record or upload your media. Click the Submit Assignment button [2].
View Submission
After you have submitted your work, you will see information in the Sidebar about your submission [1]. For file uploads, the sidebar provides a link to your submission to download if necessary.
If you choose, you may resubmit another version of your assignment using the Re-submit Assignment button [2]. You will only be able to view the details of your most recent submission in the Sidebar, but your instructor will be able to see all of your submissions.
Once the instructor has graded your submission, the Grades link in Course Navigation displays a grading indicator.
You can also see details about your assignment and links to additional feedback in your Grades page.
Notes:
- Your assignment will still appear in Assignments and the Syllabus; the listing is not removed with assignment submissions.
- If you resubmit an assignment that has been reuploaded to Canvas by your instructor, the original submission will remain visible in the sidebar.