Course Import Tool

To copy course content, assignments, and quizzes from previous semesters, use the Course Import Tool from the Course Settings.

1. Go to your new course, then in the course navigation menu on the left, click the Settings link.

2. Click the Import Content Content link on the right.

3. Select Content Type
select "Copy a Canvas Course"

4. Search for a Course  (NOTE: Course prefixes are always based on the year of the Spring term, where 24F is actually Fall 2023).
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5. Select Migration Content
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To import all content from the course, select the All Content radio button.
If you want to select specific content, click the Select specific content radio button.

6. Click the Import button.
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7. Important! In the new course, review all available/due dates for the imported content (e.g. assignments, quizzes, etc.) and update as needed.


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