D2L Gradebook Setup: Tips and Best Practices

Posted on February 2, 2026

Instructors, the following tips and best practices will help ensure students have access to accurate and current course grades in D2L courses:

• Remove Date Restrictions
• Drop Ungraded Items
• Release the Final Grade (i.e. current grade)
• Add the 6 digit due date to each grade item title (e.g. Exam A 021626)

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