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  6. Changing Course Start and End Date

Changing Course Start and End Date

By default, Blackboard course shells close automatically 20 days after the course end date set in GUS.

1. On the Control Panel in your course, expand the Customization section and click Properties.

Select Properties under Course Management, Customization.

2. Make sure the Make Course Available radio button is set to Yes.

In the Set Availability section, select Yes for Make Course Available.

3. Scroll down to SET COURSE DURATION and enter your new Start Date and End Date.

Under the Set Duration section, select the desired date

4. Click Submit at the bottom right of the page.

Click Submit.
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