Manually Releasing Grades

In Canvas, instructors have the ability to manage how and when grades are shared with students. By default, Canvas automatically releases grades to students as soon as they are entered. However, instructors may prefer to manually control the release of grades for various reasons, such as ensuring consistency across a course, finalizing feedback, or coordinating grade releases with other assignments.

The option to manually release grades allows instructors to hide grades temporarily and release them all at once when they are ready. This feature provides greater flexibility and control over the grading process, ensuring students receive complete and accurate feedback at the appropriate time.

Manually Release Every Grade

If you would like to manually release every grade for your course, you will need to change a setting in the "Grades" section of your course.

1. Navigate to the "Grades" section in the navigation on the left hand side of your course.

2. Click on the gear in the upper right hand portion of the screen.

3. Within the settings, click on "Grade Posting Policy" and select "Manually Post Grades"

4. Once you have finished grading and are ready to release grades to your class all at once, find the assignment on the "Grades" page, click on the three vertical dots, and select "Post Grades".

Manually Releasing a Certain Grade

If you would like to manually release a certain grade you will need to change a setting in the "Grades" section of your course.

1. Navigate to the "Grades" section in the navigation on the left hand side of your course.

2. Find the assignment that you would like to manually release grades and click on the three vertical dots.

3. Click on "Grade Posting Policy"

4. Select "Manually" and click "Save"

5. Once you have finished grading and are ready to release grades to your class all at once, find the assignment on the "Grades" page, click on the three vertical dots, and select "Post Grades".