Single-file upload on behalf of a student

  1. On the class homepage, click on the More actions link next to the Paper assignment that you would like to submit to and select Submit paper.

    Screenshot of more actions drop down menu with submit selected

  2. If needed, select Single File Upload from the Submit drop down menu. File upload is the default submission type for new users.

    Screenshot of submit with single file upload selected

    1. Select an enrolled student name using the author pull down menu on the submission page. Papers submitted by an instructor on behalf of a student will appear in the student portfolio just as if the student made the submission. If you submit on behalf of an non-enrolled student they will be unable to view the submission, even after you have added them to the class.
    2. You must enter the first and last name when the non-enrolled student is selected from the author dropdown menu

      Papers you submit for non-enrolled students cannot be graded or marked for paperless return to students.

    3. Enter the title for the paper
  4. Once the requirements for single file upload have been reviewed, you have a choice to upload a file from:
    • A computer
    • Drop box
    • or Google Drive
  5. Click one of the submission buttons and then locate the file you would like to upload.


    Screenshot of choosing different submission options

  6. Click Upload to upload this file.
  7. The upload will begin processing on the submission preview page and will indicate the upload progress of the selected file. Once the file is processed the first page of the file will be displayed.

    Screenshot of processing a single assignment submission

  8. Once the paper has been uploaded, the first page of the paper being submitted is displayed. Review the text to confirm the correct file was selected. Use the arrows above the document preview to check any further pages in the document.

    Screenshot of reviewing single file submission

  9. To complete the file upload, click on the Confirm button at the bottom of the page. If the wrong file was loaded, click on Cancel and re-submit with the correct file.
  10. Once the submission is complete, the digital receipt is displayed. The submission ID on the digital receipt is a unique number assigned to this submission. A copy of the digital receipt is available for download within the document viewer print option.

    Screenshot of completed single file submission

  11. Click Go to assignment inbox to view the list of current student submissions, or click Submit another file to continue submitting as a student.