Introduction to Canvas

Overview

Canvas is the Learning Management System used at the University of Michigan. This allows each class to have a workspace to share course materials, submit assignments, and track grades.

You will not need to request a Canvas course site for a class, as they are created automatically 180 days in advance of the semester. Instructors and students are added to the site based on information in MPathways.

Program or Administrative Assistants can request access to a Canvas site by asking the faculty member, or submitting a request form on The Heights.

Canvas Help

SPH Instructional Services is the primary support for assisting faculty, staff, and GSIs. Contact us at sph.instruction@umich.edu
Enroll in the Canvas at Michigan site to be alerted to updates and training
Search the Canvas Instructor Guide
Make a Copy of the SPH Canvas Course Checklist

Finding Canvas

Locate Canvas from the QuickLinks toolbar on the U-M (umich.edu) homepage. This can be helpful to remember when logging in on classroom computers.

The U of M homepage with the Quick Links toolbar expanded. Canvas is the second item in the menu.

Coming Up

Getting Started with Canvas
Teaching with Canvas
Accessible Canvas Materials

Click the 'Next' button in the lower right corner to continue: