Calendar/Schedule

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The Calendar is a tool you can use to manage course-related dates and events. You will be able to view project due dates, virtual office hours, exam and other date-related informationthat your instructor posts through the calendar tool in your courses.

 

Access Calendar/Schedule

To access the Calendar/Schedule from the main Course Home click the Calendar link in the upper left navbar or use the Events button on the homepage widget.

 

The main Calendar page displays:

schedule screenshot

Use the Display Options link to choose the events you want to view in the Calendar.

 

Add a new event

To add a personal event, from the main calendar page, click the New Event link.
The Add New Event page displays:
Add New Event Page

Type the Title and a description (optional) of your event.
Choose a date by using either the drop-down boxes or by clicking the small calendar image beside the drop-downs.
Click Save

 

Export your calendar events

To export your calendar events into a format you can import into Outlook, Google Calendar, iCal and other applications:

  • Click the Export iconexport icon in the top bar of the Calendar tool. The export screen will open.

Exporting Calendar events

  • Choose your event range
  • Choose which calendar(s) you wish to export
  • Click Export in the lower left to save the file.
  • Import file according to the calendar software instructions.

 

View and print your calendar

  • Select the view you want using the tabs at the top left.
  • Click the Print linkPrint Calendar link on the top right side of the page. A new window will open.
  • Choose to print the displayed page using the Print button in the bottom right.