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# Submitting Assignments
> How to view assignments, submit your work (text, file, or markdown format), check deadlines, and view your grades and feedback.
Assignments are a key part of your coursework on Lena. Your teacher creates
assignments with instructions and deadlines, and you submit your work through
the app.
**Before you begin:** You need to be enrolled in a course that has
assignments. See [Joining a Course](/students/joining-a-course).
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## Viewing assignments
Go to the **Courses** tab and tap the course. You'll land on the course home screen.
Tap the **Assignments** tab. You'll see two sections:
* **Due** — Assignments you haven't submitted yet (with upcoming deadlines)
* **Submitted** — Assignments you've already completed
Tap any assignment to see the full details: instructions, due date, total marks, attachments, and submission options. You'll see the assignment detail screen with all the information you need.
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## Assignment details
Each assignment includes:
| Field | Description |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Title** | Name of the assignment |
| **Instructions** | What your teacher wants you to do |
| **Due date** | The submission deadline |
| **Total marks** | Maximum points you can earn |
| **Type** | Online (submit through Lena) or Physical (submit in person) |
| **Attachments** | Files your teacher attached (reference materials, question sheets, etc.) |
**Physical assignments** are handed in during class — your teacher grades
them and records the score on Lena. You don't need to submit anything
through the app.
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## Submitting your work
For **online assignments**, you submit your work directly through the app. The
submission type depends on what your teacher set up:
Write your answer directly in the text editor.
Tap the assignment to view its details. You'll see the assignment instructions and submission options.
Tap the **Submit** button to open the submission editor. A text editor will appear where you can write your answer.
Type your response in the text field. Lena supports **markdown** (a simple text formatting syntax) — you can add headings, bold text, lists, and more.
Review your work and tap **Submit**. Your submission is recorded with a timestamp. You'll see a confirmation message, and the assignment moves to the Submitted section.
Upload a file (PDF, document, image, etc.) as your submission.
Navigate to the assignment details. You'll see the assignment instructions and a Submit button.
Select the file from your device. Supported formats include PDFs, Word documents, images, and more. The selected file name will appear on screen.
Confirm your file and tap **Submit**. You'll see a confirmation message, and the assignment moves to the Submitted section.
Make sure your file is clearly named (e.g., "Ada\_Okafor\_Assignment1.pdf") so your teacher can easily identify it.
Some assignments accept both text and file submissions. You can write a text response and also attach a file.
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## Late submissions
If you submit after the due date, your submission is marked as **late**. Whether
late submissions are accepted depends on your teacher's policy.
Always submit before the deadline when possible. Late submissions may
receive reduced marks or may not be accepted at all.
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## Viewing your grade and feedback
After your teacher grades your submission:
1. Go to the **Assignments** tab → **Submitted** section
2. Tap the assignment to view your submission
3. You'll see:
* **Grade** — The score your teacher gave you (e.g., 18/20)
* **Feedback** — Written comments from your teacher about your work
Read your teacher's feedback carefully — it tells you what you did well and
where you can improve.
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## Troubleshooting
* Check if the **due date** has passed — submissions may be closed - Make
sure your file meets size and format requirements - Check your internet
connection - If submitting text, make sure the content isn't empty
* Refresh the assignments list - Check the **Submitted** tab — your
submission should appear there - If the submission failed, try submitting
again
Depending on the assignment settings, you may be able to resubmit. Open the
assignment and look for an option to **edit** or **resubmit** your work.
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## Related guides
* [Grades & Progress](/students/grades-and-progress) — view your overall grades
* [Navigating Your Course](/students/navigating-your-course) — find assignments
in the course tabs