Canvas

Welcome to the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). Please use the resources provided below to become familiar with Canvas technical requirements, common terms, features, and other information you may need to have a successful online learning/teaching experience. If you experience any issues or have any requests regarding Canvas, Respondus LockDown Browser, PeerWise, or Mediasite, email canvas@unthsc.edu. Faculty and staff needing multimedia, video, or course design and development assistance may also contact canvas@unthsc.edu. All other technology support needs should be sent to HSC Helpdesk.

Canvas Helpdesk Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm at Canvas@unthsc.edu

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This system is the property of the University of North Texas System and your use of this resource constitutes an agreement to abide by relevant federal and state laws and institutional policies. Unauthorized use of this system is prohibited. Violations can result in penalties and criminal prosecution. Usage may be subject to security testing and monitoring. Users have no expectation of privacy except as otherwise provided by applicable privacy laws. Link to Privacy Policy. Link to Acceptable Use Policy.

NOTICE: Enrolling users in Canvas

Student, faculty, and teaching assistant (TA) user enrollments in Canvas are automated with information uploaded from the Registrar’s Office to Canvas. These automation processes take place a few times per day, but new enrollments may take up to 24 hours to be processed.

All requests to add students, faculty, and teaching assistants to a credit-bearing course must be sent to the Registrar’s Office first at registrar@unthsc.edu. This ensures that all the relevant parties on campus have the appropriate information about student and faculty enrollment in credit-bearing courses.

Throughout the semester you may see users added to your course in the Tutor role. These requests come from the Center for Academic Performance and are sent to the Division of Academic Innovation at the canvas@unthsc.edu email address.

At times you may need to enroll a person in your course as an Observer. In these cases, email canvas@unthsc.edu with the observer’s name, EUID, employee or student ID number, and email address.

Am I ready to use Canvas?

Canvas runs on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, or any other device with a modern Web browser. More information, including using mobile devices, can be found in the below links. For information on accessibility, read the Canvas Accessibility Statement.

• Which browsers does Canvas support?
• What are the basic computer specifications for Canvas?*

*Your instructor may require additional hardware or software for your course.

Learning and teaching support

Student resources

• Canvas Orientation
  • This is a self-paced introductory course to the Canvas LMS.
• How to Customize Course List
• HSC Library Homepage
• Research Guides
• Student Services
  • Center for Academic Performance
  • Tutoring
  • Writing and Presentation Support
  • Disability Accommodations

Faculty resources

• Division of Academic Innovation
• Canvas Training
• Canvas Instructor Guides
• UNTHSC Educational Technology Support Guides
• For assistance with instructional design, course development, or multimedia services, contact canvas@unthsc.edu.

Common resources

• Canvas Technical Requirements
• Search Canvas Guides
• Canvas Video Guide
• State Authorization

This page was last modified on October 8, 2024