How do I import a mid-semester survey into Canvas?

  1. Download the survey export package to your computer by clicking the file attached to this page

    NOTE:  Do NOT unzip the file! You will NOT be able to upload it into Canvas!

  2. Access your Canvas course
  3. Click the Settings link
    Click the Settings link
  4. In the right pane, select Import Course Content
    Select Import Course Content
  5. In the Content Type drop-down list, select Canvas Course Export Package
    Select Canvas Course Export Package
  6. In the Source area, click Choose File to search for and choose the downloaded survey export package from your computer
    Click Choose File
  7. Click Import
    Click Import
  8. When the upload is complete, in the left pane, click Quizzes
  9. The newly imported survey, named Mid-Semester Evaluation, is listed.  You can edit the survey, change the questions, add due dates, etc.
    Listed imported survey
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