How to set course start dates

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Set course start dates: Use School Calendar or Custom Start Dates. Custom options are pattern (days of week/month) or manual selection. School Calendar best for shared dates across courses.

Course start dates determine when students can begin a course. Two options.

Steps

Start dates > Edit.

Choose: Use School Calendar (if previously configured) or Enter Custom Start Dates.

Pattern of dates

Set recurring start dates by:

  • Days of the month, or
  • Days of the week.

Example. Available every Monday.

Manual start dates

Manually select specific available dates from a calendar.

When to use which

  • School Calendar. When the same start dates apply across multiple courses.
  • Custom pattern. When start dates follow a regular cadence specific to this course.
  • Manual. When start dates are irregular or one-off.

Source: https://help.edvisor.io/distribute/start-dates