In this guide:
- What happens during the automatic upgrade?
- How do I enable the new Standard Assignment?
- What is the Standard Assignment?
- What is the difference between the classic and new Standard Assignment?
- Can I delay upgrading for now?
- What will instructors see if I enable both versions of the assignment
The new Standard Assignment is only currently available for Turnitin Feedback Studio licenses.
What happens during the automatic upgrade?
Currently, the new version of the Standard Assignment needs to manually enabled by the administrator in the account settings. On the 15th of July 2025, Turnitin will automatically enable the new Standard Assignment to any accounts that have not enabled it manually.
An opt out setting is available if your institution needs more time to prepare for the upgrade.
How do I enable the new Standard Assignment?
You can enable the new Standard Assignment for your instructors within your administrator account settings. You will be provided with the option to allow instructors to create assignments using only the new or classic version, or to have both enabled at the same time.
For now, the new Standard Assignment is disabled by default and needs to be manually enabled.
Instructors will retain access to all existing classic assignments if the classic assignment setting is disabled.
What is the Standard Assignment?
The Standard Assignment is included in your Turnitin Feedback Studio or Originality Check license when using Turnitin’s website or LTI learning management systems.
Files and documents can be submitted to this assignment by students or their instructor. Similarity Reports can be generated for text-based submissions, and depending on your license type, grading and feedback tools and AI writing detection are also available.
What is the difference between the classic and new Standard Assignment?
You will have access to the same functionality that you are used to within the new version of the Standard Assignment but with updated workflows and improved accessibility. Check out our instructor guidance to learn more about the features within the new Standard Assignment.
In addition, we are continuing to develop more features for the new version of this assignment, including the introduction of sections and group submissions in future iterations.
The new Standard Assignment is only currently available for Turnitin Feedback Studio licenses.
Can I delay upgrading for now?
Yes, if your institution needs more time to prepare for the transition, you can opt out of the automatic upgrade in the administrator account settings and keep the New Standard Assignment setting box unchecked.
What will instructors see if I enable both versions of the assignment
If "instructor choice" is selected in the administrator settings, instructors will be able to create new and classic Standard Assignments. When selecting to create a new assignment, they will be provided with a modal that allows them to select their assignment type.
- New Standard Assignment - Select the "Try Now" button on the top blue banner.
- Classic Standard Assignment - Select the Standard Assignment tile with the "Classic" label.