Canvas@Illinois: Restoration FAQ

FAQ for commonly asked questions

How do I change due dates?

Change a single due date for the entire class

  1. Open the assignment settings and adjust the due date.
  2. Save.

    Assign settings including assign to, due date and time, and availability dates and times

Change multiple due dates for the entire class

  1. Go to the Assignments page from your course navigation.
  2. Click the "options" icon and then click Edit Assignment Dates.
    Screenshot of add group, add assignment, and settings icon
  3. From this page, you can edit the due date and available dates for multiple assignments.
    Screenshot of Edit Assignment Dates page showing all buttons and fields
  4. Save.

Provide an extension for a group or individual

  1. Click on the activity (quiz, discussion, etc.) and click Edit.
  2. Under Assign, click the + icon to add a new set of due dates and available dates.
  3. Remove "Everyone" and enter the name of the group or individual who needs an extension.
  4. Save.

A tool in my course is asking me to authorize. Is it safe to click Authorize?

We expect many tools to need to be reauthorized by the instructor. It is okay to click authorize.an example of an authorization request



Keywords:
Canvas 
Doc ID:
161203
Owned by:
Canvas G. in University of Illinois Technology Services
Created:
2026-05-09
Updated:
2026-05-09
Sites:
University of Illinois Technology Services