Add, edit or delete sections by editing your course settings in Canvas. These images are referenced  in the  instructions below.

Note: Sections may be added by your institution's student information system (SIS). If a section in your course includes an SIS ID, you may not have permission to edit or delete the section.

NOTE: The images above are referenced throughout these instructions.

Add a Section to Your Course

1. After selecting settings in the Course Navigation menu, click the sections tab [1].
2. In the section field, type the name of the new section, then click the +Section button [2].
3. The new section will appear in the Course Sections list [3].
   
   • You can also choose to change section start and end dates if needed.
   • You can add additional sections if necessary. Multiple sections are ordered alphabetically. 
     Note: If a section was previously added via SIS, and you have permission to view SIS IDs, the section's SIS ID also displays in the Course Sections page. 

Edit the Name of a Section

1. After selecting settings in the Course Navigation menu, click the sections tab [1].
2. Beside the section you want to change, click the edit icon [4].
3. Type the name in the text box and select return (MAC) or enter (Windows) to save your changes. View the updated course sections in this same window.

Delete a Section

1. After selecting settings in the Course Navigation menu, click the sections tab[1].
2. Locate the section and click the remove icon [5].
   Note: You cannot delete a section that have users enrolled.
3. Click the OK button.

Manage Section Enrollments

Once you have added sections to your course, you can add users to sections from the People page in your course.

Instructions for Managing Course Section Enrollments