Canvas

What is Canvas?

Canvas is an innovative learning management system (LMS) that offers a user-friendly platform for teaching and learning.

Built with flexibility and collaboration in mind, Canvas provides faculty with robust tools to design engaging courses, integrate multimedia, and foster meaningful student interactions. Its intuitive user interface makes it easy to manage assignments and assessments, integrate third-party tools, and communicate for in-person, hybrid, or online classes. For course coordinators and school leadership, its advanced analytics and reporting features provide valuable insights into student performance, course engagement, and overall learning trends, enabling data-driven decisions to enhance educational outcomes.

Canvas was selected as Quinnipiac’s next LMS following an extensive evaluation.

Common Questions

Below are some of the questions we commonly receive about Canvas. To view all FAQs, click here →

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Course Design: Is there a QU-branded Canvas course template I can build my course from?

Course Management: Can I change the participation dates of my course in Canvas? Can I restrict students from accessing my course when it’s over?

Course Management: Can I rename my course in Canvas?

Course Management: How do I request a resource course/merged course, so multiple sections of the same course I’m teaching are in one course shell?

Course Management: Once I’m teaching in Canvas, what is the process to copy forward in Canvas for the next semester(s)?

Organizations: Who do I reach out to request an organization site in Canvas?

Organizations: Will student advising organizations transition to Canvas? What is the timeline for transitioning them?

People: Is there a peer catalyst role available in Canvas?

People: What roles can I add to my course as an instructor?

Sandboxes: Who do I reach out to request a sandbox course in Canvas?

Documentation, Guides, Resources

Select an icon below or visit our Canvas home page →

Contact/Support

Submit a Canvas Question/Request to QILT

Contact Canvas Support 24/7/365 (Faculty & Staff)

Contact Canvas Support 24/7/365 (All Students)

View Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

🚨 Known Issues

View the known Canvas issues reported by Quinnipiac faculty, staff, and students and observed in our Canvas environment →

Workshops and Trainings

Upcoming Sessions

Past Sessions & Resources

If you can’t attend a training session live, check the gallery below to see if we have a recorded version and resources! View our full Training Catalog →

Canvas: Attendance and Participation (QILT Training) (Video)

Canvas: Communicating with Students (QILT Training) (Video)