GitHub import class (#468)

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## Summary by CodeRabbit

* **Documentation**
* Added comprehensive guide for instructors on importing courses from
GitHub Classroom with step-by-step instructions and video walkthrough.
* Updated student payment instructions for direct billing to reference
the "Join a Course" link provided by instructors.
* Updated changelog with May 2026 entry documenting the new import
feature.

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Author: LolaValente

source/instructors/getstarted/support/changelog.rst

@@ -13,6 +13,11 @@ We do not report small bug fixes or issues that affect individual users, who we
 `[I]` = Update or improvement
 `[F]` = New feature
 
+
+**May 2026**
+
+- `[F] [11th]`: Added :ref:`Importing from GitHub Classroom <importfromgithubclassroom>`.
+
 **April 2026**
 
 - `[I] [28th]`: Added the ability to rename a Stack.

source/instructors/setupcourses/courses.rst

@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ Courses Set Up
 
 
    create-course
+   import-from-github-classroom
    clone-course
    parent-child-courses
    export-course-data
@@ -49,6 +50,7 @@ Courses Set Up
    course-coach-settings
    custom-coach-extensions
 
+   
 A course is a grouping of students who are taught as a logical group. One of the main tasks for instructors is to create the courses for their students, and then add content (modules and assignments), share it with others, add teachers and students to it, and other tasks. 
 With courses, you can instantly access student code and projects. 
 

source/instructors/setupcourses/import-from-github-classroom.rst

@@ -0,0 +1,61 @@
+.. meta::
+   :description: Importing your GitHub classroom into Codio.
+
+.. _importfromgithubclassroom: 
+
+
+Importing from GitHub Classroom
+================================
+
+If you have a GitHub Classroom you would like to import to Codio, please follow the steps below or watch the video walkthrough.
+
+.. important::
+   Ensure you have the necessary permissions in both GitHub Classroom and Codio before beginning the import process.
+
+Steps
+-----
+
+
+1. Go to `codio.com <https://www.codio.com>`_ and select the user icon at the top.
+
+2. Enter your login credentials if you have an existing Codio account.
+
+   .. note::
+      If you do not have an account, select **Free Instructor Account**, enter your
+      information, and select that you are an instructor and a GitHub Classroom user.
+
+3. Once your account is created, sign in to Codio.
+
+4. To import your GitHub Classroom, click the **New Course** dropdown button in the top
+   right and select **Import from GitHub Classroom**.
+
+5. If you are already signed in to your GitHub Classroom account in this browser session,
+   your classroom organizations will automatically populate. Otherwise, you will be
+   prompted to log in.
+
+6. Once logged in, select the classroom you want to import.
+
+7. Select **OK**. Each assignment repository will be created as an assignment inside the
+   Codio course.
+
+8. To import multiple courses, return to the Courses dashboard and repeat the process.
+
+
+Video Walkthrough
+-----------------
+
+This video walks through how to add your GitHub Classroom content into Codio:
+
+.. raw:: html
+
+   <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/player.js" async></script>
+   <script src="https://fast.wistia.com/embed/hcpi6qbepz.js" async type="module"></script>
+   <style>
+     wistia-player[media-id='hcpi6qbepz']:not(:defined) {
+       background: center / contain no-repeat url('https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/hcpi6qbepz/swatch');
+       display: block;
+       filter: blur(5px);
+       padding-top: 56.25%;
+     }
+   </style>
+   <wistia-player media-id="hcpi6qbepz" aspect="1.7777777777777777"></wistia-player>

source/setupcourses.rst

@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@ Getting Started
 Review the following topics to get started setting up your courses:
 
 - :ref:`Create a Course <create-course>`
+- :ref:`Import from GitHub Classroom <importfromgithubclassroom>`
 - :ref:`Clone a Course <clone-course>`
 - :ref:`Share Course <share-course>`
 - :ref:`Add Modules and Assignments <add-remove-assignment>`

student-source/students/accessing-codio/paying.rst

@@ -23,8 +23,8 @@ such as Canvas, Blackboard, or Moodle.
 
 1. Navigate to the billing page:
 
-   - **Direct access:** Click your username in the top-right corner, select **Preferences**,
-     then open the **Billing** section.
+   - **Direct (no LMS):** Click the **Join a Course** link provided by your instructor. Billing will appear automatically, but if it doesn't, click the **Billing** button.
+
    - **LMS access:** Click the assignment link your professor shared in your course. You will
      be redirected automatically to the **Codio Billing** page — no separate login or
      navigation is required.