Summary

This article describes how to request an extension in Canvas to allow students and faculty to finish incomplete work or grading.

Content

Students with incomplete coursework 

Plymouth State University

Students retain access to their courses through the end of the following semester before the course becomes read-only/inactive in Canvas. For example, students with a course incomplete from a Fall semester will retain access to completing course work through the end of the Spring semester. Instructors do not need to take any actions to extend course access. 
 

University of New Hampshire

Courses are changed to Read-Only (inactive) status approximately 4 weeks after the end of each semester.  This can vary depending on the semester schedule. To see exact dates, refer to the Canvas Course Creation and Enrollment Schedule KB article. Course creation and student enrollment date schedule

If a student received an incomplete grade and needs more time to complete all their outstanding work, faculty should complete the Canvas support form here: Canvas support request form to request the course remain active for the student(s) who are still completing work. This will allow the course to be read-only/inactive for all students who have completed the course while allowing full access and functionality for you and students still working on the course material.

UNH Grade rules specify that the incomplete grade must be completed no later than the middle of the semester immediately following the one in which incomplete was granted.  For additional details see the Registrar Grade Rules. When requesting an extension to the course, provide a date on how long you'd like the course to be available for the student.

Note:  Please include the course name, course number, and student name(s) in the Additional Details window on the support form

Further Readings

Canvas: Course creation and student enrollment date schedule

Canvas support request form

Registrar Grade Rules

Need additional help?

Submit a Canvas (myCourses) support request or visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request.  For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.