> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.simnetonline.com/instructor-experience/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.simnetonline.com/instructor-experience/creating-and-managing-courses/course-snapshot/course-settings.md). # Course Settings Learn what each course setting means. {% hint style="success" %} Course settings can be set when you create or copy a course, but they can also be changed later. Be aware, however, that some settings are not retroactive so it's best to set them from the beginning. {% endhint %} Actions related to any course are found in the course header, which is accessible from any of the course tabs.

Course page with the course header outlined.

Click the More Actions menu (3 dots) in the upper right corner and choose Course Settings.

More Actions menu with the Course Settings option visible.

This will open up the side panel to allow you to edit the settings for that specific course. There are 3 sections: Details, Preferences, and Student Experience.

Course Settings side panel showing the Details, Preferences, and Student Experience sections.

## Course Settings - Details

### Course and Section Title You can edit the Course and Section names. Remember, each course must have a unique combination of the two. If you have multiple sections of the same course, be sure the course name is exactly the same if you want to be able to see reports across the course. You will then just use a different section name for each. It's important to have a naming convention that you're following for your institution. {% hint style="info" %} **Learn more:** [Naming Conventions](/instructor-experience/getting-started/best-practices/naming-conventions.md) {% endhint %} ### Campus If you only have one **Campus**, it will be Default. If you have multiple campuses, you can click the dropdown to select a different campus. ### Course Start Date and Course End Date Click the calendar icon to change the start date/time if necessary, then click **Apply**.

Course start date picker with date and time fields and an Apply button.

The end date is usually the end of your term, but you can choose any date you like. After that date, students will no longer see the course. Note: This will not prevent them from later accessing their library of SIMbooks for extended access. Click the calendar icon to change the end date/time if necessary, then click **Apply**.

Course end date picker with date and time fields and an Apply button.

### Restrictions **Restrictions** allow you to control access to enrollment and viewing of course assignments. * **Restrict enrollment before start date** prevents students from being able to enroll in the course before the course start date. * **Restrict enrollment after end date** prevents students from inadvertently enrolling in a course that has ended. * **Restrict viewing of course assignments before the start date** prevents students from accessing assignments before the course start date. * **Restrict viewing of course assignments after the end date** prevents students from re-accessing their course materials after the course has ended. Restricting the viewing of course materials will not keep students from being able to review their SIMbooks in their library after the course is complete. ## Course Settings - Preferences

Course Settings Preferences section with registration, template, courtesy access, and zero grade options.

### Registration Closed Check the box next to **Registration Closed** if you do not want students to be able to self-register for their SIMnet account. ### LTIA ACP Template If you are using the Auto-Copy-Pair process to copy courses out to others and this is a template course, the box needs to be checked. ### Course Courtesy Access Course Courtesy Access is typically set at the account level and not editable here. ### Assign Zero Grade On This allows you to choose when to **assign a zero grade** for assignments. That can be on the assignment due date, the assignment end date, the course end date, or you can not assign zeros at all and enter them manually. It's important to set this before adding any assignments as it is not retroactive.

Assign Zero Grade On dropdown showing assignment date options.

## Course Settings - Student Experience These settings control certain aspects of how the student views assignments. ### Sorting

Student Experience Sorting settings with assignment sort order options.

**Sorting** determines the order in which assignments are displayed. Change the Sort order in the dropdown if desired. The options are to sort by * Due Date: First to Last or Last to First * Start Date: First to Last or Last to First * End Date: First to Last or Last to First * Title: A-Z or Z-A * Custom Order: The order is set by moving assignments in the Organize view ### Display

Student Experience Display settings with tile, list, calendar, and gradebook options.

Assignments can be displayed to students in multiple ways. Display by tiles is the default SIMnet view, but all views are enabled. Students can change the view according to their preference. * The Tile option displays every assignment as an individual tile, color coded by assignment type. * The List option displays every assignment as a single list. * The Calendar option displays a monthly calendar with each assignment on the calendar organized by Start, Due, or End-date. **Show unavailable assignments** is unchecked by default. Checking the box will allow students to see assignments that have not reached their start date or are past their end date. This option will not supersede any Restrictions set above. You can choose to **hide the student gradebook** if you are not doing any grading in SIMnet. ### Status

Student Experience Status settings with assignment status filter checkboxes.

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