Canvas Quiz Date Extension

Do you have a student who can't take the quiz or exam by the same due date as the other students? Canvas allows you to extend a due date on a quiz for single (or multiple) students.

Extend a Due Date

 
1

Click on the Quizzes link from the left-hand navigation menu

Canvas quiz tab.

 
2

Click on the name of the quiz or exam

Canvas quiz name.

 
3

Click on the Edit button

Canvas quiz button.

 
4

On the bottom of the Assign To box, click on the Add button

Canvas quiz add button.

 
5

Type in the name(s) of the student(s) for whom you are allowing the extension

Select the new due date and availability date settings

Canvas quiz assign to box.


Note: You will notice that the "Everyone" label that was above the original due date has changed to "Everyone Else." All the other students will see the original date as their due date.

 
6

Click on the Save button to save the changes

Canvas quiz save button.