Creating Sessions via XML File Upload in Eval25

Most schools elect to create sessions automatically via file upload, rather than manually as discussed in Creating and Editing Evaluation Terms and Sessions. Automated session creation requires that session data be included in the data file you send CollegeNET. 

The table below shows examples of what your school needs to add to the XML file upload to create a session or sessions automatically.

TagTag TypeExplanationExample
session_idCustom - Not necessarily the section subterm codes–it's the designated evaluation sessionUnique identifier of the session (PK)1, 0001, 1234
session_titleCustomTitle of the sessionSummer Session 1
session_start_dtCustomStart date of the session (required if you want the session automatically created during loading)2023-05-25, 2023-10-06 9:01 PM, 2023-10-06 21:01:00
session_end_dtCustomEnd date of the session (required if you want the session automatically created during loading)2023-05-25, 2023-10-06 9:01 PM, 2023-10-06 21:01:00
session_report_dtCustomReport date for the session2023-05-25, 2023-10-06 9:01 PM, 2023-10-06 21:01:00
comment_flagging_start_dtCustomStart date for comment flagging2023-05-25, 2023-10-06 9:01 PM, 2023-10-06 21:01:00
comment_flagging_end_dtCustomEnd date for comment flagging2023-05-25, 2023-10-06 9:01 PM, 2023-10-06 21:01:00
session_descriptionCustomName or title of the sessionSummer Session 1


Additional examples of the above can be found on the Sample XML Files page.

If you have questions regarding this process, email support@collegenet.com.