Course access, merge courses, course deletion, add TA's, and more.

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Pinned Article About D2L Brightspace Course Access, Deletion, and Updates

Learn more about D2L Brightspace course access, request, deletion, and more.

About Merged Courses in D2L Brightspace

Describes how combining multiple course sections into one D2L site simplifies teaching while still allowing section‑specific organization and restrictions.

Adding a Teacher's Assistant or Co-Instructor in D2L Brightspace

Explains how to add a Teacher’s Assistant or co‑instructor to a D2L Brightspace course using the TA request form or by ensuring the co‑instructor is listed as an Instructor of Record in eServices.

Changing the Start and End Dates of a Course in D2L Brightspace

Explains how instructors can change or remove the start and end dates of a D2L Brightspace course offering through the Course Admin settings.

Creating and Sending Automated Emails Using Intelligent Agents in D2L Brightspace

Provides an overview of Intelligent Agents in D2L and how they can automate course activity monitoring and personalized email notifications.

Customizing Class Progress in D2L Brightspace

Provides a quick link to the guide explaining how to customize the Class Progress dashboard in D2L Brightspace.

Editing Groups in D2L Brightspace

Explains how to edit group enrollments in D2L and clarifies what happens to discussion posts and assignment grades when students are moved between groups.

Removing/Hiding D2L Brightspace Courses with Inactivation

Provides instructions for inactivating or removing D2L Brightspace courses and adjusting student access through the self‑service tool.

Requesting Data for D2L Brightspace

Outlines how to request D2L Brightspace Data Hub reports, including request types, eligibility criteria, and the approval process for accessing course or institutional data.

Requesting Merged/Grouped courses

Explains how instructors can merge or group multiple course sections into a single D2L Brightspace course using the Brightspace self‑service Merge/Group tool.

Requesting to Add Homepage Announcement in D2L Brightspace

Clarifies the purpose and focus of D2L Brightspace homepage announcements, emphasizing that they are reserved for platform-related updates, tips, and support information.

Submitting a Request for Third-party Software Integration in D2L Brightspace

Explains how faculty can request integration of third‑party or publisher software with D2L Brightspace by emailing IT Solutions with product, contact, and documentation details.

Updating the Instructor Profile Widget on Course Homepage in D2L Brightspace

Explains how instructors can update the D2L Instructor Profile widget by editing their Brightspace profile and adding optional course information to enhance what students see on the course homepage.

When D2L Courses Are Created and Available to Instructors and New Hires

Learn when D2L Brightspace courses are created and when instructors gain access. This article explains the automatic course creation process, instructor access requirements, and what to do if your course doesn’t appear in D2L. Designed for faculty and staff teaching courses.