How Do I Add Students to a Course Section in Canvas?

You can add students to a course section in Canvas using the People page.

Adding Students to a Course Section

1. Log in to Canvas and navigate to your course.
2. Click on the People tab on the left-hand side navigation menu.
3. Click on the + Add Users button.
4. Select the method you want to use to add students:
   • Enter User IDs: Enter the Canvas user IDs of the students you want to add.
   • Upload a CSV file: Create a CSV file with the student information (e.g., name, email, ID) and upload it.
   • Search for Users: Search for students by name, email, or Canvas ID.
5. Choose the appropriate section from the dropdown menu.
6. Select the role for the students (e.g., Student, TA, Instructor).
7. Click on Add Users to complete the process.

Tips for Adding Students

• You can add multiple students at once using any of the methods mentioned above.
• Make sure the student information in your CSV file is accurate to avoid errors.
• You can edit the student's role or remove them from the section by clicking on the Actions button next to their name.

Additional Information

You can also add students to a course section using the Roster page. This option allows you to import a roster from another source like a spreadsheet or a SIS (Student Information System).

For detailed instructions on adding students to a course section, please refer to the official Canvas documentation: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/Adding-Users-to-a-Course/ta-p/204