Students in course and section

Question

Hi, I have set up my course and created my first section.  I added students and was able to add them to the section only ie they are not added to the course as well.  What are the implications of this such as what they cannot see?  Do I need to add them to the course as well?  Thanks

Chris · Accepted Answer

Hi @AnitaCunningham,

To expand on what @Chris_Hofer said, all enrollments in Canvas happen at the section level.  Users are enrolled in a section, and a section is attached to a course, therefore giving students in that section access to the course.  It's all by design and it sounds like you have everything set up correctly right now.

-Chris