# Add Event Occurrences

Each event proposal requires at least one occurrence. An occurrence represents a specific scheduled instance of the event and includes details such as dates, location, and delivery methods. You can add multiple occurrences if the event takes place more than once.

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## Add an Occurrence

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#### Navigate to the Occurrences Section

From the event proposal, navigate to the occurrences section. At least one occurrence must be added before the proposal can be submitted.
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#### Set the Schedule Type

Select the scheduling option that applies to this occurrence:

* **Is TBA** — Check this box if the event does not have a confirmed date yet. The start and end date fields will not be required.
* **Is Ongoing** — Check this box if the event is a self-paced activity with no fixed schedule. The start and end date fields will not be required.

If neither box is checked, specific dates are required.
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#### Enter Start and End Dates (if applicable)

If the occurrence is not marked as **TBA** or **Ongoing**, enter the **Start Date** and **End Date** for this occurrence. Both fields are required when a specific schedule is set.
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#### Enter a Location

In the **Location** field, enter the location where this occurrence will take place.
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#### Select Delivery Methods

In the **Delivery Methods** field, select one or more methods that describe how this occurrence will be delivered (e.g., in-person, virtual, hybrid).
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#### Add Editors (optional)

In the **Editors** field, select other PEARS users who should have permission to edit this occurrence.
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#### Select a Reporting Period

In the **Reporting Period** field, select the reporting period that this occurrence falls within.
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#### Enter Other Information (optional)

In the **Other Information** field, enter any additional details about this occurrence. Use the rich text editor to format the content as needed.
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#### Save the Occurrence

Click **Save** to add the occurrence. Repeat these steps to add additional occurrences as needed.

![Screenshot: The event occurrence form showing the Is TBA and Is Ongoing checkboxes, Start Date and End Date fields, Location text field, Delivery Methods multi-select, Editors field, Reporting Period dropdown, Other Information rich text editor, and the Save button](/files/Mx0EdnLWZ3lUkL0uLUaf)
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**NOTE:** You cannot select both **Is TBA** and **Is Ongoing** for the same occurrence. Choose one or the other, or leave both unchecked to enter specific dates.
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**NOTE:** At least one occurrence is required before the event proposal can be submitted for review.
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**NOTE:** Occurrences in past reporting periods are read-only. All fields (date, location, delivery methods, description) are disabled, and the **Remove** button is not available. To make changes to an event, create a new occurrence in the current reporting period.
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