In most cases, classes populate in ADAM through a data sync and not a roster upload. You might consider using a roster upload in specific scenarios. For example, if you want to:

  • Add district level administrator accounts for users who are not part of your SIS.
  • Create a class that does not appear in the roster (for example, a special education class that groups students together for more efficient proctoring and reporting) 
    • Test Assignment tagging is an alternative for facilitating the assignment of students to a specific test (such as Algebra I or Biology) that spans multiple grade levels
  • Add data that is missing from your data sync (for example, enrollment dates or demographics).



You can upload CSV files on the Roster Upload page to populate organizations, classes, accommodations, and more. You can also upload CSV files from other rostering pages, such as Quick Class Upload from the Classes page and Updating Accommodations for Multiple Students on the Users page.

For instructional purposes, these steps refer to uploading organizations (Orgs); however, you can use the steps beginning with the Academic Sessions, Courses, Classes, Users, Demographics, Accommodations, Roles, or Enrollments tabs. 


  1. Select Rostering, and then select Roster Upload.

  2. Select the Orgs tab.

  3. Select the Click to download example template link to download a blank CSV file with headings for each column. 
  4. Populate the CSV file with the data you want to upload. The Data Fields section on the right shows the required fields, format, and description.
  5. Browse for or drag and drop the CSV file into the CSV Upload field, and then select Upload. You may need resolve errors in the CSV file and perform the upload again.

  6. You can view your upload's progress in the File Upload History section.


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