Submitting Assignments
How to submit work, upload files, and see feedback
Assignments are lessons where you submit work for your instructor to grade. They might be essays, projects, code, designs, or anything else.
Finding Assignments
Assignment lessons appear in the course curriculum with a clipboard icon. Open one to see the instructions.
Before You Submit
Read the instructions carefully. Check:
- What to submit (file formats, page count, word limits)
- When it's due (deadline shown at the top)
- How it's graded (max score, passing score)
- Late policy (whether late submissions are accepted and what penalty applies)
If you miss the deadline and late submissions aren't allowed, you won't be able to submit at all. Plan ahead.
Submitting
You have two options, and you can use one or both:
Written Response
Type directly in the text area. Good for:
- Short essays
- Reflection answers
- Code snippets (paste as plain text)
- Links to external work
File Upload
Click the upload area and select a file. The form shows:
- Allowed formats (e.g. PDF, DOCX only)
- Max file size (e.g. 10 MB)
- Number of files (usually 1)
The file uploads directly to cloud storage with a progress bar. Once complete, you'll see the filename.
Before Clicking Submit
Once you submit, you can't edit your submission unless the instructor returns it for revision. Double-check everything first.
Check:
- File is the correct version
- Text response is complete
- Nothing important is missing
Then click Submit Assignment.
After Submitting
Your submission appears in the Your Submissions section at the top of the assignment page. You'll see:
- Status (Submitted, Grading, Graded, Returned)
- Submission timestamp
- Late flag (if applicable)
- Your uploaded files and text response
Waiting for Grading
While waiting, the status will be Submitted or Grading. You can't submit again until the instructor grades it (unless they return it for revision).
Receiving Feedback
When your instructor grades the assignment, you'll see:
- Status: Graded
- Score (e.g. 85/100)
- Passed or Not Passed badge
- Instructor Feedback (their written comments)
If the feedback mentions changes to make, check if the status is Resubmit Required — that means you can submit again.
Late Submissions
If the deadline passed but your instructor allows late submissions, you'll see a warning banner:
⚠️ Past due — submission will incur a X% penalty
Submitting late still works, but your final score gets reduced by the penalty percentage. For example, if the penalty is 10% and you score 80/100, your final score becomes 72/100.
Tips for Good Submissions
- Follow the format rules. If the instructor asks for PDF, don't submit a Word doc.
- Use the instructions as a checklist. Address every requirement.
- Proofread before submitting. You usually can't fix typos after.
- Save a backup. Keep a copy of your submission locally before you upload.
- Don't wait till the last minute. Upload failures happen. Budget an hour of buffer.