FAQ: How Do I Create An Assignment In Orbit?

Last updated - May 13, 2026

Creating an Assignment in Orbit

1. From the Orbit homepage, click on the Assignments tab.
   
   
   

2. Click on the + New Assignment button.
   
   
   

    3. A New Assignment window will pop-up. Additional information will be needed such as: 

• assignment Name
• Language (HTML/CSS/JS, Python, JavaScript, Java, C++)
• Due Date
• Max Grade

    4.After filling out Assignment information, click Create.



   5. After clicking Create, you will be directed to the Orbit platform. A README file will appear to input the instructions of your assignment. This file is read only and will be uneditable by students. 



   6.After inputing Assignment information in the README file, you might want to provide additional files. To do so, click on the file button.



   7. A New file window pop-up will appear. Name your file and click Create. 



  8. When you are ready to Publish the assignment, click the Publish button in the top right corner.





  9. The Assignment is now published. You will also be provided with the option of copying the assignment link to provide to your students!