Canvas

Following an extensive evaluation of Learning Management System (LMS) platforms, Quinnipiac has selected Instructure’s Canvas as our next LMS!

What is Canvas?
Workshops and Training
Migration
Timeline
Communications
Resources
Support

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What is Canvas?

Canvas is an innovative learning management system (LMS) that offers a seamless, 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.

Join the Canvas Community at QU Zoom channel to connect, share best practices and favorite resources from Canvas Commons, ask quick questions, and discuss all things related to Canvas.

Workshops and Training

Migration

Timeline

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December 2024

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Spring 2025

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Summer 2025

Fall 2025

Fall 2025 opt-in programs, departments, schools, and courses begin in Canvas

J-Term & Spring 2026 by-program/department opt-in collection facilitated through Colleague.

Fall 2026 migration deadline communication to all faculty.

J-Term & Spring 2026

J-Term & Spring 2026 opt-in programs, departments, schools, and courses begin in Canvas

Summer 2026 by-program/department opt-in collection opens TBD, closes TBD.

Summer 2026

All 12-month programs run in Canvas

Summer 2026 opt-in programs, departments, schools, and courses begin in Canvas

End of Summer 2026: Blackboard becomes read-only

Fall 2026: All courses in all schools run in Canvas

Communications

Canvas Information for J-Term and Spring 2026 Courses (sent to Chairs)

October 1, 2025

Canvas Information for Fall 2025 Courses

July 29, 2025

Canvas Update #5: Getting Ready for Fall, Resources Available

July 29, 2025

Differentiation Tags Are Here: A New Way to Personalize Learning in Canvas

June 23, 2025

Canvas Consultant May On-Site Information

April 3, 2025

Canvas Update #4: Create Your Own Sandboxes, Canvas Consultant Visiting in May

April 3, 2025

Fall 2025 Opt-In Model Moving to By-Program (sent to Deans, Chairs, Directors)

March 14, 2025

Canvas Update #3: Deadlines for Summer 2025 Opt-In, February Workshops

February 4, 2025

Canvas Update #2: Happy New Year! January Canvas Essentials Workshop Sessions

January 2, 2025

Canvas Update #1: Greetings, Timelines, Resources, and More

December 3, 2024

Our new Learning Management System

December 2, 2024

Resources

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Support

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QILT Canvas Request

For immediate help, please use the Canvas 24/7/365 support. Instructions for Faculty & Staff Instructions for All Students Requests via this form do not get an immediate response. We are unable to help with QU username or password reset, Outlook, Zoom, or MyQ issues. Please submit a QU IT ticket.

First & Last Name*

Omit titles from your entry (Professor, “Prof,” Dr., etc.)

Quinnipiac E-mail*

Use the firstname.lastname@qu.edu format here. If your e-mail address includes a number, be sure to include that too.

Quinnipiac Username*

This is the username you login to MyQ with.

Quinnipiac ID Number*

This is the number on the bottom of your QCard.

Affiliation*

Request Category*

For requests not listed below, please use our Calendly. Course merge requests: MUST be submitted to TCT, part of IT. QILT cannot merge your course. Opt-in requests: MUST be processed by your Colleague admin following the instructions they received.

❓ General Canvas Question

📚 Help with a Course Currently Running in Canvas

🧪 Canvas Sandbox Request (blank course to explore the platform - not an opt-in request - NOTE: Faculty can self-provision sandboxes using "Start a New Course" button on the Canvas Dashboard)

👥 Organization Sites in Canvas

🗺️ Canvas Sandbox Help (for those in Canvas sandboxes)

🖼️ Canvas Course Button/Banner/Icon Creation

💭 Something else Canvas-related...

Request Information*

❓ & 📚& 👥 & 🗺️ & 💭 For general Canvas questions, help with a course currently running in Canvas, organization sites in Canvas, Canvas sandbox help, or something else Canvas-related: Type your question/request. 🧪 For sandbox requests: Note if you’d like a specific name for your sandbox (ex. Gina Andrews Sandbox for MG301) 🖼️ For course button, banner, or icon creation requests: Note any relevant details such as the course the button, banner, or icon is for, how the button, banner, or icon will be used, etc. Use the Attachments section below to upload specific examples/images we should consider when creating.

Attachments

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Upload

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Have you already contacted Canvas through the 24/7/365 support feature regarding this request?*

For immediate help, please use the Canvas 24/7/365 support. Requests via this form do not get an immediate response. Instructions for Faculty & Staff Instructions for All Students

No - I have not already contacted Canvas through the 24/7/365 support feature. I understand that responses to requests in this form do not get an immediate response.

Yes - I have already contacted Canvas through the 24/7/365 support feature.

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