Gradebook Navigation

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Accessing the Gradebook

To access the Canvas Gradebook, visit the desired course, and click on Grades in the left-hand course navigation.

A screenshot of the Canvas course navigation menu displaying a vertical list of links including Home, Simple Syllabus, Modules, Announcements, Grades, Attendance, and People. The "Announcements" link features a crossed-out eye icon next to it. A prominent dark purple arrow points specifically to the "Grades" link, indicating where to access course grades.

Search the Gradebook

You can search for individual students and assignments in the Student Names and Assignment Names search bars.

A partial screenshot of the Canvas Gradebook interface displaying two search fields side-by-side. On the left, a "Student Names" label sits above a drop-down search box containing the placeholder text "Search Students," indicated by a dark purple arrow. On the right, an "Assignment Names" label sits above a similar drop-down search box containing the placeholder text "Search Assignments," also highlighted by a dark purple arrow.

Filter the Gradebook

You can use gradebook filters to find specific gradebook items. Click Apply Filters and filter the gradebook for Assignment Groups, the Status of assignments, and more.

A screenshot of the Canvas Gradebook interface featuring the "Apply Filters" button, indicated by a dark purple arrow. The button is expanded to show a dropdown menu with the option to "Create & Manage Filter Presets" at the top. Below a divider line, the "Filters" section lists available categories: "Assignment Groups," "Status," "Submissions," and "Start & End Date".

Importing and Exporting Grades

You can import and export grades from the Canvas Gradebook. Upload (import) changes to existing assignments in Canvas using a CSV file from your computer, or you can use that same file to create new, published assignments in your course. Similarly, you can export your course Gradebook to a CSV file that can be saved to your computer.

A screenshot of the Canvas Gradebook action bar displaying a row of control buttons. From left to right, the toolbar features a small keyboard icon, an "Import" button, an "Export" button with a dropdown arrow, and a gear icon representing the "Settings" menu.

To Import Grades

  1. Click on the Import button to select a CSV file you’ve saved to your computer.
  2. On the next screen, click the Choose File button to select your CSV file that you want to upload to your Canvas course.
  3. Click on the Upload Data button.
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Help with CSV Formatting

If you need assistance with the formatting of your CSV file, please reach out to the ET+I team via our Support page.

To Export Grades

  1. Click on the Export button.
  2. Select Export Current Gradebook View.
    • If you were using grading periods and want them all included in your file, select Export Entire Gradebook instead.

Canvas will create a CSV file for you to download to your computer.

Additional Resources

Use the Gradebook
Filter Columns and Rows in the Gradebook
Create and Manage Filters in the Gradebook
Export Grades in the Gradebook
Import Grades in the Gradebook
Use the Icons and Colors in the Gradeboo

How do I use the icons and colors in the Gradebook?