Request Access for Additional Users
Discovery uses role-based access control, meaning each user is assigned a role that determines what they can view and do within a course.
To add another user to your course (such as a Teaching Assistant or Viewer), email help@northwestu.edu and include:
- Course code and section number
- User’s name
- Requested role
Available Roles:
| Role | Permissions |
| NU Viewer | Can view course content. |
| NU Teaching Assistant | Can view course content and grade assignments. |
| NU Editor | Has the same permissions as an instructor, but their name is not displayed on the course card. |
| NU Professor | Full instructor permissions. Name is displayed on the course card. |
If you have questions about user roles or would like a brief Discovery tutorial for your TA, contact help@northwestu.edu.
7/29/2026