Overrides are used to create multiple due dates for different students (eg different due dates for different tutorial groups, or individual due dates for each student), or to facilitate a resubmission.
Overrides are not an alternative to granting an extension using the Assignment extension request tool or
the Assignment grading screen.
Click on the cog in the top right corner of the screen and select Group overrides
Click on the Add group overridebutton
In the next screen, choose a group from the Override group box (required)
Edit the relevant dates for the group you have selected. Allow submissions from, the Due date and/or Cut-off date. You can remove a date by unticking the relevant Enable box.
Timeline block: Group override dates don't currently show to students
Click Save (if you need to enter more overrides, click Save and enter another override)
User alternative due date (override)
Open the assignment
Click on the cog in the top right corner of the screen and select User overrides
Click on the Add user override button
In the next screen, select a student from the Override user box
Edit the relevant dates for the user you have selected: Allow submissions from, the Due date and/or the Cut-off date. You can remove a date by unticking the relevant Enable box.
Note: if granting a resubmission, make sure the cut off date is after the new due date.
Timeline block: User override dates show to students in the Timeline block, marked as 'override'
Click Save (if you need to enter more overrides, click Save and enter another override)
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