Can you sync assignments from Canvas to LMS without having a grade in?

[KRose13]

Is there any workaround to get an assignment to sync/post with an LMS, we use Infinite Campus specifically, without having a grade in? 

[JeffCampbell]

I have not used Infinite Campus, but looking at the guide for syncing to Infinite Campus, it does appear to require at least one grade is entered in order for the sync to work: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Infinite-Campus-and-Canvas/How-do-I-sync-my-course-gradebook-from...

In my searching, I have not found a workaround for this issue. However, I did find some suggestions, based on the idea that the Due Date has passed, but you have not entered grades yet. You can set up your course to automatically assign a grade for missing work (typically 0%) in the Gradebook Settings. If you have nightly sync turned on, the first time that sync occurs after the due date, anyone who has not turned it in will receive a 0%, which is sent to IC. I suspect (if like PowerSchool), then students who have turned it in will see a blank entry in IC. This forces a grades for missing work, which therefore forces the sync to occur.

Maybe someone more familiar with IC might be aware of another option. This is what I can find.

[KRose13]

@JeffCampbell Thank you for this info! 

[melodyc_lam · Accepted solution]

@KRose13 Welcome!

There is unfortunately not a workaround -- Infinite Campus uses the OneRoster specification (which a lot of other SIS use) and you must have at least 1 grade in (with an actual student, not the Test Student) for the assignment to get synced and created in Infinite Campus.

That being said @JeffCampbell suggested a way to automate putting a grade in after the due date has passed that is a good idea although of course consult with your district on rules regarding grades. The system in Canvas is relatively flexible and you can also use the Late Submission policy if you have a policy that deducts points/percent per day late.

[KRose13]

@melodyc_lam Thank you for the info!

[KRose13]

@melodyc_lam Thank you for the info!