> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.lena.africa/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Schedule your classes

> Put a course’s class times on the calendar, make them repeat, and change or delete them.

The calendar holds your class sessions: when and how often each course meets. Students on the course see the same
classes on their calendar in Lena for Students. The course's **Owner** and **Teachers** can schedule classes;
**Assistants** can see them.

## Add a class

**1. Start a new class**

In the sidebar, choose **Calendar**, then **Add**. In **Day view** or **Week view** you can also choose an empty
slot to start a class at that time.

**2. Name it and choose the course**

Enter a **Title**, such as "PSY 101 lecture", and pick the **Course**.

**3. Set the date and time**

Under **Date & time**, set when it starts and ends. To run a class past midnight, pick a later end date.

**4. Make it repeat**

Choose how often under **Repeat**, and if it should stop, set **Repeat until (optional)**.

![The New class form with the title PSY 101 lecture, a Monday 10:00 to 12:00 time and Repeat set to Weekly on Monday](https://mintcdn.com/lenaafrica/1V8qk96nF4TQHWmx/images/teacher/schedule-form.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=1V8qk96nF4TQHWmx\&q=85\&s=6b1d0953d7b80e3005b223899313cb58)

A two-hour lecture every Monday.

**5. Add it**

Choose **Add class**. It appears on your calendar.

![The calendar in Week view with PSY 101 lecture on Monday morning](https://mintcdn.com/lenaafrica/L730hi-OSS5z45py/images/teacher/calendar-week.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=L730hi-OSS5z45py\&q=85\&s=a9c50d7b4c15a8a670f89e70038d4cbc)

The lecture on the week view.

## Repeat options

| Option | The class happens |
| - | - |
| **Does not repeat** | Once |
| **Daily** | Every day |
| **Weekly on** (the start's day) | Every week, on the same day |
| **Every 2 weeks on** (that day) | Every other week |
| **Monthly on the** (that date) | Once a month, on the same date, such as the 6th |
| **Every weekday (Mon–Fri)** | Monday to Friday |
| **Custom…** | On the days you tick under **Repeat on** |

Leave **Repeat until (optional)** empty to keep a repeating class on the calendar with no end.

## Change or delete a class

Choose a class on the calendar to see its details.

* **Edit class** opens the form. Make your changes and choose **Save changes**. The course can't be changed.
* **Delete class** removes it. This can't be undone.

For a repeating class, both apply to every time it repeats, not just the one you chose.

## Find your way around

* Switch between **Day view**, **Week view** and **Month view**. The arrows move back and forward; **Today** brings
  you back.
* **All courses** filters the calendar to one course.
* To open the calendar in the same view every time, go to **Settings**, then **Preferences**, and set **Default
  calendar view**. See [settings](https://support.lena.africa/get-started/settings.md).

## Troubleshooting

> [accordion] “The end must be after the start.”
>
> The end time is before the start time. For a class that runs past midnight, pick the next day as the end date.

> [accordion] “Pick at least one day.”
>
> With **Custom…**, tick at least one day under **Repeat on**.

> [accordion] My course isn’t in the Course list
>
> The list shows only published courses. [Publish the course](https://support.lena.africa/teachers/publish-a-course.md) first.

## Next

> [card] [Post an announcement](https://support.lena.africa/teachers/announcements.md)
>
> Tell students about a change to the timetable.

> [card] [Create an assignment](https://support.lena.africa/teachers/assignments.md)
>
> Set work with a deadline students can see.


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