How do I change the start date for my Blackboard course?

Course Duration Dates

Course Duration defines the time interval during which students may interact with the course. By default, DoIT sets all Bb course shell durations to approximately 2 weeks before the term begins, and access is set to expire approximately 3 weeks after the term ends. Should you require student access beyond these dates, you may submit an RT with the following information:

1. Course Name/ID/Term

2. New start and/or end date (beyond the 3 week start/end duration set by DoIT)

3. Reason for request

Course Availability Override

Students may need extended time to access a course for many reasons due to illness, or the need to submit work to finalize an Incomplete, prepare for comprehensive exams, or gather evidence for a portfolio or interview. Should one or a small group of students need access after a course has completed and the duration access expired, please see: How do I allow a student access to a completed course (Course availability override)?