Simple Steps to Import Course Content in Canvas

January 14, 2025 / Tech Notes & Training

Streamline your Course Setup for Spring 2025 by following these steps. Here, you can easily import content into your Canvas course, whether you’re transferring materials from another course or uploading content from other sources.

  • Log In to Canvas
  • Access Your Course
      • From the Canvas Dashboard, click on the course you want to import content into.
  • Navigate to Course Settings
      • Click on the “Import Course Content”  button on the right-hand side.
  • Choose the Content Type
      • In the dropdown menu, select Copy a Canvas Course.
      • Search for a course and choose the course you want to import content from.
      • Select Specific Content.
        • Choose the content (e.g., assignments, quizzes) you want to bring over.
  • Click “Import”
      • After making your selections, click the Import button.
  • Wait for the Import to Complete
      • The import process may take some time depending on how much content you are importing. You can monitor the progress on the same page.
  • Review Imported Content
      • Once the import is complete, check your course to ensure the content has been successfully added.
  • Run the Link Validator
  • Publish and Post an Announcement


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Submitted by:
Johnna Denny, CETSS, JDenny@nvcc.edu