To receive Wiki Education support for your Wikipedia assignment, you must apply for a spot in our program each term. We will notify applicants whether we have a spot by the date noted when you apply. If you're on the quarter system, please let us know if you need to know before the date.

Who does this apply to?

Any instructor who wishes to teach with Wikipedia through Wiki Education’s Student Program must apply to participate. This application process applies to both returning instructors who have taught with our program in the past, and those new to the program.

What do I need to do to apply?

• Returning instructors: Log on to dashboard.wikiedu.org, and either create a new course page or clone one of your previous course pages. Be sure to submit it by the deadline. Your submitted course page serves as your completed application.
• New instructors: Visit dashboard.wikiedu.org, go through the new instructor orientation, and then follow the prompts to enter our assignment design wizard, which will guide you through the creation of a course page. Your submitted course page serves as your completed application.

What is the timeline?

All course pages must be submitted by the deadline for the term in which you'd like to participate in our program. Your submitted course page is considered your application. We will evaluate all applications and let applicants know if they’ve been accepted or not before the start of the term.

What if I need to know sooner?

If you need to know whether or not we have space for your course before the given announcement date, let us know, and we can accommodate your request.

What if I'm on the quarter system?

For schools on the quarter system, please adhere to the deadline for the Fall term. If you are teaching a Winter Quarter course and need to know before the acceptance announcement, please let us know. Spring Quarter courses will have to apply by the end of February for the term in which they are seeking support. Refer to a specific term for more accurate dates and deadlines.

What if I am submitting a course page for a different term?

If you are submitting a course page for a different term, you may do so. It is preferable, however, that you submit your course page during the application period.

How does Wiki Education decide which courses receive a spot in their program?

We expect to support the vast majority of courses that apply, and our intent is to turn away as few courses as possible. Our application process is designed to ensure that we can meet the high demand for our support and be sure that all the courses we support have a positive Wikipedia experience. Factors we will consider when reviewing course submissions include: number of students in the course, course subject, and expected outcomes to Wikipedia. Our application process enables us to better evaluate and assess our capacity so we can provide the support necessary to ensure all of our students can make meaningful contributions to Wikipedia.

Does submitting a course page by the deadline mean that I will receive a spot in the program?

No. Submitting your course page by the deadline ensures that we will review your application, but will not guarantee you a spot for the term in which you are seeking support. We will make every effort to accommodate all interested courses.

If I do not receive a spot, can I still run a Wikipedia assignment without Wiki Education's support?

If we are unable to offer you a spot in our program, you will not be able to use Wiki Education’s Course Dashboard to keep track of your Wikipedia assignment. You will also not receive any staff support from Wiki Education. While we cannot prevent you from running the assignment, we strongly recommend that you find an alternative project. Running the assignment without our support will be challenging for you and your students, and we want your students to have a meaningful and productive experience when editing Wikipedia.

If I do not receive a spot for the term in which I am applying for support, does that mean I will not receive support in future terms?

No. If we are unable to offer you a spot for the term in which you are applying for support, this will not preclude you from future Wiki Education support.