I am trying to import special project grades for a number of students, for last year. I am following the instructions provided in the knowledgebase solution: http://www.blackbaud.com/esupport/esupport/consumer/esupport.asp?resource=&number=0&id=BB143536

On the solution it is mentioned that I have to provide Student Course Import ID for each student. From what I understand the SCID is created automatically for students when they enroll in a course. When I read the help article for SCID, it only talks about exporting it. My questions is, do I just make up SCIDs for the course "special project" for each student? does this number have to follow a pattern. Will it interefere with the automatic generation of SCIDs?

 Thanks

I think that it would be a good idea if you contacted support with your question.

Kim, you are correct. The student course import ID is a required  field for this import. There is no required format for the Student Course import ID. And don't worry about the automatic generation of the id's. The system can pick up where it left off and it wont cause any problems.

If you are still worried about the formatting, you can run through the first import (Import as other course) but leave the Student Course Import blank for all records in the import file. The system will import the Other Courses and generate the ID's automatically. Beware if you choose to do this; when it comes time to import the grades, you will first need to export the student course import ID's out of the system into the grades import file. If you create your own in the initial import, it would be as easy as "Copy, paste" with no additional export required. Less imports, less work, less room for error.