Submitting assignments to D2L's assignment folder is straightforward and lets you securely upload your work for grading. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for submitting files from different sources, ensuring your assignment is correctly uploaded and accessible to your instructor.
Navigate to Your Assignment
- Navigate to the Assignment list in the Navbar by clicking [Course Activities] → [Assignments].
- Open the Assignment you are submitting to by clicking on [Assignment Name].
- Click [Add a File].
NOTE: Your instructor may choose one of several options for the submission: File Submission, Text Submission, Paper, or In-Person Submission.
Add File(s) to Your Submission
To add file(s) to your assignment, use either [My Computer] or [OneDrive Files]. Here’s how each method works:
Add File via My Computer
- Click [Add a File].
- Select the source location of the file in the Add a File window. To select a file on your computer, select [My Computer].
- Click [Upload].
- Locate the file you wish to submit and double-click to add it or click it once to select the file then click [Open].
- When the selected file shows in the [Add a File] window. Click [Add].
Add a File via OneDrive Files
- To upload from your LSC OneDrive select [OneDrive Files].
- Click the [✔] checkbox next to the file you wish to submit then click [Add].
NOTE: The OneDrive menu will only display 10 documents at a time. Use the [Navigation Arrows] in the top right corner to view additional documents.
Accepted File Types
The following file types are accepted by the Assignment viewer.
Extension |
File Type |
Notes |
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HTM, HTML, MHT, MHTML |
Web document |
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RTF, PPT, PPS, PDF, DOC, DOCX, PPTX, XML, XLS, TXT, WPD |
Text document |
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JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIF, TIFF |
Image |
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SWF, MPG, MPEG, RM, MP3, MP4, M4V, M4A, AVI, WAV, RAM, ASF, MOV, RA |
Media |
The extensions MP4, M4V, and M4A allow users to drag entire albums, video podcasts, and movies from iTunes |
NOTE: The file size limit for an individual file is 244 MB.
Troubleshooting Errors
- If you have invalid characters in the file name, you will see this error:
- If you submit the wrong file type, you will see this error:
Submit the Assignment
- Back on the Assignment screen, click [Submit] to complete your submission.
- Confirm the uploaded file(s) are listed and the submission date and time. Click [Done].
NOTE: You will also receive an assignment submission receipt through your LSC student email.
- Verify that you received a student email confirming the submission. If you did not receive a student email confirming the submission was submitted, you may need to re-submit it.
Text Submission
- Enter the required text.
- Click [Submit].
Paper or In-Person Submission
After you turn in your paper to your instructor, click [Mark as Complete].