This flowchart outlines how and when students may view and participate in a course that uses term, course, and/or section dates and restriction settings.
For details on what features and interactions users can have with a course before, during, and after course availability dates and in relation to term dates, refer to Course Participation Access During and After Course Dates.
To view and interact with the flowchart, click the attached PDF link: Student Course Visibility and Participation Flowchart
Last update: 2023-04-26
This resource can also be accessed from the following Canvas Guides:
- How do I restrict student access before or after a course date at the account level?
- How do I change the start and end dates for a course section as an admin?
- How do I restrict student access to a course before or after the course dates?
- How do I change the start and end dates for a course section as an instructor?
