Assignments

The Assignments page is your single source of truth for all assignments. Here you can view, sort, filter, and manage everything in one place.

Viewing Assignments#

When you open the Assignments page, you'll see a table with all your assignments. Each row shows:

Understanding Statuses#

Assignments have different statuses based on your progress:

Note: Statuses are determined by your grades in Canvas, not by Canvas badges.

Sorting Assignments#

Click any column header to sort by that column:

• Click once to sort ascending (A-Z, oldest first, lowest grade)
• Click again to sort descending (Z-A, newest first, highest grade)
• A small arrow indicates the current sort direction

Popular sorts:

• Due Date - See what's coming up next
• Status - Group missing assignments together
• Course - See all assignments for one class

Filtering Assignments#

Use the filters at the top of the table to narrow down what you see:

Filter by Course#

1. Click the Course dropdown
2. Select one or more courses
3. Only assignments from those courses will show

Filter by Status#

1. Click the Status dropdown
2. Select statuses to include (e.g., "Missing", "Not Started")
3. Assignments matching those statuses will show

Clear Filters#

Click "Clear Filters" to reset and show all assignments.

Adding Assignments Manually#

Not all assignments come from Canvas. To add one manually:

1. Click the "+ Add Assignment" button
2. Fill in the details:
   • Title (required)
   • Course
   • Due date
   • Points possible
   • Description (optional)
3. Click "Save"

Manual assignments are marked with a "Manual" badge.

Editing Assignments#

To edit an assignment:

1. Click on the assignment row
2. Make your changes in the edit panel
3. Click "Save"

Or use inline editing:

1. Double-click a cell
2. Make your change
3. Press Enter or click away to save

Deleting Assignments#

To delete an assignment:

1. Select the assignment(s) using the checkbox
2. Click "Delete" in the action bar
3. Confirm the deletion

Warning: Deleting a Canvas assignment only removes it from Academica. It will sync again on the next Canvas sync. To permanently hide it, use the Archive feature.

Bulk Actions#

Select multiple assignments to perform bulk actions:

1. Click the checkbox next to assignments you want to select
2. Or click the top checkbox to select all
3. Use the action bar to:
   • Delete selected
   • Change status
   • Export selected

CSV Import#

Import assignments from a spreadsheet:

1. Click "Import"
2. Upload a CSV file
3. Map the columns to assignment fields
4. Review the preview
5. Click "Import"

Learn more about CSV Import →

CSV Export#

Export your assignments to a spreadsheet:

1. Select assignments (or select all)
2. Click "Export"
3. A CSV file will download

Stats Bar#

At the top of the page, you'll see quick stats:

• Total - Number of assignments
• Graded - Assignments with grades
• Missing - Assignments you've missed
• Due Soon - Assignments due in the next 7 days

Tips#

• Use filters to focus on what matters (e.g., filter to "Missing" to see what needs attention)
• Sort by due date to plan your work
• Check regularly - Canvas syncs automatically, but a quick review helps
• Add manual assignments for tasks Canvas doesn't track

Next Steps#

• Check your Dashboard for a daily overview
• Create a study plan based on your assignments
• Learn about grade tracking