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Setting an External Grade Column in Blackboard

Last Updated On2022-01-06
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Why do I need to set an external grade column?

The external grade column is the grade that will be displayed to students when they are using the mobile app. It is important to make sure that the correct column is set as the external grade column so that the correct grade is reflected.

How do I set an external grade column?

  1. Navigate to the Full Grade Center in Blackboard.
  2. Click on the down arrow in the column that you want to set as the external grade column.
  3. Select Set as External Grade.
image with arrows pointing to grade center, the weighted total arrow, and set as external grade.
  1. This column will now be set at the external grade column for the course. You can be sure that this is successful when you see the green check mark beside that column in the Full Grade Center.
arrow pointing to check mark beside weighted total indicating that it is now set as the external grade

If you need help with these directions, have any questions, or would like assistance, please contact the HelpDesk by email at or at 828-327-7000 ext. 4444.

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