---
title: "Quick start: add a schedule"
slug: "quick-start-add-new-schedule"
tags: ["scheduler", "admin", "Proctorio", "Safe Exam Browser"]
updated: 2026-05-28T11:25:36Z
published: 2026-05-28T11:25:36Z
canonical: "help.cirrusassessment.com/quick-start-add-new-schedule"
---

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# Quick Start: add new schedule

***Use this guide to schedule an exam in Cirrus.***

This guide helps exam planners understand the scheduling process under **Delivery** in the main menu.

### Schedule a new exam

1. In the main menu, go to **Delivery**.
2. The Delivery overview lists all scheduled exams.
3. Click **+ Add schedule** and select the assessment you want to schedule.

#### Schedule options

- Complete [all the options](/v1/docs/create-a-schedule) in the schedule dialog.
- Add a schedule title if required.

              Schedule title

              

We recommend including the following in your schedule title:

- Schedule date
- Whether the exam is remotely proctored
- Whether it uses Safe Exam Browser
- Any other relevant details

- Select a hierarchy group to associate with this schedule. The group should include marking coordinators, assessors, moderators, and users who require access to reports for this schedule.
- Define a time window for the exam. The exam is available to candidates within this window.
- Adjust the time zone if necessary.

#### Candidate tab

- Go to the [Candidates tab](/v1/docs/scheduling-adding-candidates).
- Click **+ Add candidates**.
- Select a hierarchy group that includes all candidates for this schedule.
- Alternatively, use the search bar to search for individual candidates. Place your cursor in the search bar and press Enter to see the full list of candidates in the selected hierarchy.
- Select candidates and click **Add**.
- Click **Close** to exit.

              Add or remove candidates

              

When the schedule's time window is active, you can add or remove candidates at any time. Candidates who have already started their exam cannot be removed.

#### Invigilators tab

- Go to the [Invigilators tab](/v1/docs/scheduling-adding-invigilators).
- Click **+ Add invigilator**.
- Add invigilators. They will be able to monitor the exam while it is running.

#### Activating the schedule

- Click [**Activate**](/v1/docs/activating-schedule) in the top right to open the activation dialog.
- Click **Activate** to confirm.

The exam is now visible on the candidate dashboard.

### Adjusting a schedule

1. In the main menu, go to **Delivery**.
2. Open the scheduled exam and review the information.
3. Click **Edit schedule settings** and deactivate the schedule.
4. Make your changes using the three-dot menu in the top right.
5. Reactivate the schedule when you are done.