Summary
Faculty may want students to access the course beyond the end date previously assigned, in order to update this date we need to use Course Updater. We aren't suppose to change the end date a course unless we are directed to via a ticket from an authorized user.
Body
Overview
Faculty may request that students retain access to a course beyond its original end date. Course end dates must only be changed when directed by an authorized ticket.
When a course reaches its end date:
- The course disappears from the student’s view
- Students lose access to course materials
- Faculty may report that “students can’t see the course anymore”
This article explains how to update a course end date using the Courses tool in Brightspace.
Target Audience
Solutions Specialists
Instructions
1. Log into Brightspace
- Go to welearn.saultcollege.ca and sign in.
Notice below what an Admin/Faculty would see if the course end date has ended.
2. Open the Courses Tool
- Click the Cog Wheel (Settings) in the top‑right corner.
- Select Courses.
3. Locate the Course and Open Course Offering Information
There are several ways to access the Course Information page. Any of the following methods are acceptable.
Method A — Using the Courses Tool
- Open Settings (Cog Wheel) → Courses.
- Enter the Course Code or Course Name in the search field.
- Click Search.
- In the results list, click the linked course title.
- This opens the Course Information page.
- On the Course Information page, click Course Admin in the left‑hand menu.
- In Course Admin, select Course Offering Information.
- This is where the Start Date and End Date fields can be edited.
Method B — Using the Course Selector
- Click the Course Selector (waffle icon) in the top navigation bar.
- Search for or scroll to the course.
- Click the course to enter it.
- From inside the course, open Course Admin.
- Select Course Offering Information.
Note: This method only works if you can enter the course. If the course is inactive or you lack access, use Method A or B.
4. Edit the Course End Date
- Click Edit Course.
- Scroll to Start Date & End Date.
- Update the End Date to the new authorized date.
- Set the time to 11:59 PM for consistency across all manually updated courses.
- Click Save.
Why 11:59 PM? This ensures consistent behavior across all manually updated courses and makes it easy to visually confirm changes.
Important Notes
- Only update end dates when directed by an authorized ticket.
- Do not modify other course settings unless explicitly requested.
- Do not bulk‑update multiple courses unless the ticket explicitly requires it.
- If the requested date is unclear, confirm with the requester before making changes.
Completion
- Once the end date is updated:
- Students will regain access to the course
- The course will reappear in their Brightspace course list
- No further action is required unless additional changes are requested