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Adding students to a class

Once you've created a class, you can add students one at a time or paste a class list from almost any source.

Step 1: Choose or create your class

  1. Open the Students tab.
  2. Select an existing class period from the Class Periods row.

You can create a class period on the Students page using + Add Period, or create one inside the Paste a class list window if you realize you need it while importing.

In Add Students, Paste a class list is the primary option and Add one student is the secondary option.

Students tab with class periods and Add Students options
The Students tab shows your class periods and the Add Students section with Paste a class list as the primary option.

Option A: Add one student

Use this when you only need to add a few names.

  1. In Add Students, click Add one student.
  2. Enter the student's name.
  3. If needed, choose a gender option.
  4. Click + Add.

Option B: Paste a class list (recommended)

This is the fastest way to import a full roster. You can paste from a spreadsheet, SIS, email, or another list.

Step 1: Paste your list

  1. Click Paste a class list.
  2. Paste your list into the box.
  3. Click Next.
Paste a class list window ready for pasted data
Paste your roster from any source. You do not need a special format.
Paste a class list window with roster text including extra columns
Even if your pasted list includes extra columns or codes, you'll choose what matters in the next step.

Step 2: Map your columns

Drag chips into First, Middle, Last, and Gender. Chips you leave unplaced are ignored.

Map your columns step with available chips not yet mapped
Drag the data chips into First, Middle (optional), Last, or Gender.
Map your columns step with chips assigned to fields
Once mapped, ClassSeats applies the same pattern to every student.

Step 3: Review and import

Before importing, you can edit names in the table, include middle names, choose gender only if you want gender-balanced groupings, remove rows, and swap first/last names when needed.

Review and import table with editable name fields and row controls
Review, adjust names if needed, and click Import students.
See the full import process in under a minute.

Tips

  • Extra information in your pasted list is fine. You will choose what matters during mapping.
  • Gender is optional and is only used for gender-balanced groupings.
  • If first and last names are flipped, use Swap first/last in the review step.

Do I need students before setting up my room?

No. You can build seating arrangements first and import students later.