Import data from your student information system (SIS)

This article is for teachers.

To use the SIS integration features, all teachers must have one of the following:

• A Google Workspace for Education Plus licence
• A Teaching and Learning Upgrade licence

Starting on 9 July 2024, you must have one of these licences in order to use the mark export feature.

If you use Classroom with Google Workspace for Education, you can connect Classroom to your SIS. After your administrator configures the connection, you can link your classes and use SIS integration features like importing student registers and exporting grades to SIS. Learn more about SIS integration features.

Important: SIS integration is available with numerous partners. Other SIS partnerships are in development. Learn about SIS integration partnership status.

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Import data from your SIS

Import an entire class

Import into a new class from the Classroom home page

1. On your computer, go to classroom.google.com.
2. At the top, click Create or join a class   Create class.
3. In the pop-up window, click the Down arrow  and select your SIS class.
4. Optional: Tick the items that you want to import to the new class.
   • Students
   • Teachers
   • Marking periods
   • Mark categories

   Tip:What types of data you can import will depend on the SIS you use.

5. Click Next.
6. After the import is complete, enter the class name.
7. Optional:
   • To enter a short description, year level or class time, click Section.
   • To enter the location for the class, click Room.
   • To add a subject:
     1. Click Subject.
     2. Enter a name or select one from the list that appears when you enter text.
8. Click Create.

Import into an empty class from a class card

1. On your computer, go to classroom.google.com.
2. On a class card, click the class name.
3. On the Import class data from the SIS stream card, click Import class.
   • Tip: This only appears if the class is empty and not already linked to a class in the SIS.
4. In the pop-up window, click the Down arrow  and select your SIS class.
5. Optional: Tick the items that you want to import.
   • Students
   • Teachers
   • Marking periods
   • Mark categories
6. Click Link.

Import student registers and co-teachers

Educators can now easily import student and teacher email addresses from their SIS to Google Classroom. This integration saves educators time and makes class setup much quicker.

Import email addresses

1. On your computer, go to classroom.google.com.
2. Click the class that you want to invite students to.
3. At the top, click People.
4. Next to the 'Teachers' or 'Students' section, click Invite .
5. Click Import from SIS.
   • Tip: If 'Import from SIS' isn't available:
     • Your Classroom admin hasn't connected Classroom to SIS and approved importing and exporting data. Contact your Classroom admin to configure the integration. Learn how to connect Classroom to SIS.
     • The district doesn't have the right type of licence.
     • The licence is not assigned to this teacher.
6. If you haven't linked your class with the SIS, you'll be prompted to do so.
   1. Link class: Under 'Link class', click the Down arrow and choose your class from the menu.

      

      • Tip: Only classes that list you as the primary teacher in the SIS appear in the menu. If you can't find your class, go to Troubleshoot SIS integration.
   2. Click Link.
7. The import begins and the list of categories associated with your class appears.
8. Click Save.

 

Import marking categories

1. On your computer, go to classroom.google.com.
2. Click the class that you want to import marking categories to.
3. Click Class Settings .
4. Next to 'Marking categories', click Import from SIS.
   • Tip: If 'Import from SIS' isn't available:
     • Your Classroom admin hasn't connected Classroom to SIS and approved importing and exporting data. Contact your Classroom admin to configure the integration. Learn how to connect Classroom to SIS.
     • The district doesn't have the right type of licence.
     • The license isn't assigned to this teacher.
5. If you haven't linked your class with the SIS, you'll be prompted to do so.
   1. Link class: Under 'Link class', click the Down arrow and choose your class from the menu.

      

      • Tip: Only classes that list you as the primary teacher in the SIS appear in the menu. If you can't find your class, go to Troubleshoot SIS integration.
   2. Click Link.
6. The import begins and the list of categories associated with your class appears.
7. Click Save.

Import marking periods

1. On your computer, go to classroom.google.com.
2. Click the class that you want to import marking periods to.
3. Click Class Settings .
4. Next to 'Marking periods', click Import from SIS.
   • Tip: If 'Import from SIS' isn't available:
     • Your Classroom admin hasn't connected Classroom to SIS and approved importing and exporting data. Contact your Classroom admin to configure the integration. Learn how to connect Classroom to SIS.
     • The district doesn't have the right type of licence.
     • The licence is not assigned to this teacher.
5. If you haven't linked your class with the SIS, you'll be prompted to do so.
   1. Link class: Under 'Link class', click the Down arrow and choose your class from the menu.

      

      • Tip: Only classes that list you as the primary teacher in the SIS appear in the menu. If you can't find your class, go to Troubleshoot SIS integration.
   2. Click Link.
6. The import begins and the list of categories associated with your class appears.
7. Click Save.
   • Tips:
     • The teacher can't click save until all conflicts are resolved. For more information, go to the 'Tips' section under 'Set up marking periods'.
     • Classroom UI highlights the conflicts, such as when start and end dates for marking periods overlap or marking period names aren't unique.

Related resources

• Connect Classroom to your SIS (for admins)
• FAQ for SIS integration for admins
• FAQ for SIS integration for teachers
• Mark and return an assignment