How to Import Grades in the Canvas Gradebook

Teachers can upload changes to the Canvas Gradebook using a CSV file. You can update existing assignments or create new assignments. New assignments are automatically published in your course.

Steps to Import Grades

1. Open Gradebook

In Course Navigation, click Grades.

2. Upload Scores

Click the Import button.

Click Choose File (or Browse) and locate your CSV file. Click Open, then Upload Data.

3. Add New Assignments (if applicable)

If your CSV includes a new column, Canvas will prompt you.

• Select A new assignment

• Enter the points possible

• Click Continue

New assignments created via CSV are automatically published.

4. Save Changes

Review the Gradebook for uploaded changes:

• Any grade decreases are highlighted in red

• Assignments with no changes are hidden from the upload

Click Save Changes.

5. View Updated Gradebook

Confirm that all changes are applied correctly in the Gradebook.