How to schedule an assignment in Google Classroom

Two ways to schedule an assignment in Google Classroom

There are two distinct methods for scheduling assignments in Google Classroom, depending on whether you need a single future post or a recurring series.

Method 1 — Native Google Classroom scheduling (one-off)

Google Classroom includes a built-in option to schedule any assignment, material, or announcement to publish at a future date and time.

Step 1 — Open Google Classroom and go to the Classwork tab.

Step 2 — Click ”+ Create” and choose the type of post: Assignment, Quiz assignment, Question, or Material.

Step 3 — Add the title, instructions, and any attachments. Set a due date if required.

Step 4 — Instead of clicking “Assign”, click the arrow next to the Assign button. Choose Schedule from the dropdown.

Step 5 — Set the date and time for the assignment to publish. Confirm and save.

The assignment will publish automatically at the time you set. It appears in your students’ Classwork feeds as if you had posted it manually at that moment.

Note: This method works for individual posts only. There is no option to repeat the same assignment on a regular basis.

Method 2 — Class Add-Ons for recurring assignments

If you need the same assignment to publish on a weekly, monthly, or termly schedule, Class Add-Ons Scheduler adds the recurrence layer that Google Classroom does not provide.

Step 1 — Sign in at Class Add-Ons with your Google account.

Step 2 — Create a new scheduling task. Choose your Google Classroom class.

Step 3 — Enter the assignment title and instructions.

Step 4 — Set the recurrence pattern: daily, weekly, monthly, or termly.

Step 5 — Set the start date, publish time, and stop date (for end of term).

Step 6 — Add a due date: fixed or relative (for example, 7 days after each post).

Step 7 — Attach any links or Google Drive files.

Step 8 — Save. Each recurring post publishes automatically and you receive an email confirmation.

Which method to use

Need	Method
Schedule one future assignment	Native Google Classroom
Weekly homework that repeats all term	Class Add-Ons
Recurring reminder for an online platform	Class Add-Ons
Termly revision series	Class Add-Ons
Multiple recurring routines across classes	Class Add-Ons Premium

Getting started with recurring scheduling

The Class Add-Ons free plan includes one active recurring scheduling task with full recurrence controls, a due date option, one attachment, and email alerts. No card is required. Premium removes task and attachment limits for teachers managing multiple classes or routines.