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How to Enroll in Past Events Within an Event Group

Overview

When enrolling in Event Groups, users may notice that only upcoming events are included by default. This can lead to confusion when past events are required for enrollment.

This article explains:

  • Why past events are not automatically included

  • The error message you may encounter

  • The correct method to enroll in all events (including past ones)

Problem

When enrolling directly in an Event Group:

  • Only upcoming (future) events are selected automatically

  • Past events are excluded

If there are no upcoming events in the group, the system displays the following error:

“No events are selected”

Solution

To enroll in all events (including past events), you must enroll at the event level, not directly from the group.

Step-by-step Instructions

  1. Navigate to the Scheduled Events list.

  2. Switch to the “Event Groups” view.

    • This view displays event groups and all associated sub-events

  3. Locate the desired Event Group.

  4. Review the list of individual events within the group.

  5. Ensure that past events are visible:

    • You may need to adjust the view or filter settings

  6. Select all events in the group.

  7. Click Enroll.

Important Notes

  • The default enrollment behavior is designed for future participation, which is why past events are excluded.

  • If past events are not visible, check your view or filter settings.

  • Enrollment at the group level is limited and may not include all desired events.

Summary

ActionResult
Enroll via Event GroupOnly upcoming events are included
No upcoming eventsError: “No events are selected”
Enroll via Scheduled Events → Event Groups viewFull control over all events
Adjust view to show past eventsEnables selection of past events

If you frequently need to enroll users in past events, consider saving a custom view that includes both past and future events for quicker access.

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