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Extended time on quizzes in Canvas

Some people require more time than others to complete a task.

For an overview of this issue, see Time limits in our IT Accessibility Checklist.

In an academic setting, students with disabilities can often be approved for extended time on assessments as an individual accommodation. For additional information about this accommodation at the UW, consult the Disability Resources for Students office for your campus. All three UW DRS offices are listed on our Help page.

To provide extended time on a quiz in Canvas for students who have been approved for this accommodation, follow the steps listed on the Canvas Community page Once I published a timed quiz, how can I give my students extra time?