View Your Canvas Dashboard
Your academic home base, every course you are enrolled in at UT Austin appears in Canvas from day one.
Explore Canvas Resources
Explore resources that help you use Canvas more effectively. Find support, training, and guides to help you get the most out of Canvas.
Get 24/7 Canvas Support
Get priority chat support with Canvas 24/7 for all UT Austin students, faculty, and staff.
Design, deliver, and manage your courses in one place. Course shells are automatically created each semester, making it easy to build once, reuse content, share materials, communicate with students, integrate instructional tools, streamline grading, and provide meaningful feedback efficiently.
Getting Started in Canvas Guide
Get your Canvas course ready for the semester with essential setup guidance, course design recommendations, and grading tools. Learn how to meet UT Austin requirements while creating a clear and effective learning experience for students.
Request a Sandbox
A sandbox course allows you to test Canvas features in a safe environment. In your sandbox course shell, you can add files, create quizzes, etc. and easily copy content into your official course when you're ready.
Merge Courses
Merging a course is simple, use cross-listing to combine multiple courses into one.
Gradebook Guide
The Canvas Gradebook helps instructors easily view and enter grades for students.
Expolore Digital Accessibility Resources
Explore resources for creating accessible course materials. Find guidance, tools, best practices, and support to help make your content accessible to all learners.
Download Canvas Teacher Mobile App
Manage your Canvas courses from anywhere with the Canvas Teacher app. Grade assignments, provide feedback, message students, and update course content from your mobile device, making grading and class management faster and easier.
Training & Support
Office Hours & Workshops
Drop-in Canvas Office Hours are for faculty/staff every Friday from 10am - 12pm CST via Zoom. Get personalized Canvas support for course setup, assignments, and the gradebook.
Request One-on-One Support
Have questions about Canvas features or want to try new tools like assignments and quizzes? Schedule a one-on-one appointment and get the support you need.
24/7 Canvas Support
Get help with Canvas any time through live chat, phone, or support resources.
Canvas Integrations
UT Austin has enabled a curated set of Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI-connected) tools inside Canvas. These appear natively in your course — no separate login required for most. The tools made available below have been approved by our Information Security Office (ISO) to ensure student data is protected.
Gradescope
Gradescope is an AI powered assessment tool that streamlines grading and feedback for exams, homework, and other assignments, helping instructors save time and support student success.
Microsoft Education
Access your UT Microsoft 365 productivity tools directly within Canvas with Microsoft Education integration. Connect Teams, OneDrive, Class Notebook, and other Microsoft apps using your existing UT Microsoft 365 account.
Panopto
Create and share video content directly within Canvas. Record lectures, build course materials, live stream sessions, and engage students through video.
Perusall
Collaborate directly within course readings and PDFs using social annotation tools. Engage students in meaningful discussions by bringing conversations directly into the content.
UT Sage
Create AI-powered study assistants trained on your course content. Help students explore course concepts, find answers, and engage with materials outside the classroom.
Zoom
Host virtual classes, meetings, and office hours with Zoom. Collaborate with participants, record sessions, and share content through Canvas.
The University's learning management system (LMS) and digital home for every course. Students access course materials, submit assignments, collaborate with classmates, and track their progress. Faculty use Canvas to design courses, deliver instruction, communicate with students, and manage grades.
Canvas Overview Video for Students
Get familiar with the Canvas student experience, from accessing course materials and submitting assignments to viewing grades and communicating with instructors. A great starting point for new Canvas users.
Setup Canvas Notifications
Set your notification preferences to receive the course updates that matter most to you. Canvas lets you control how often and where notifications are delivered.
How to View Grades
View your grades, assignment scores, and instructor feedback all in one place. Learn how to track your progress and stay informed about your course performance.
Connect Canvas to Your Calendar
Keep track of assignments, due dates, and course events by syncing your Canvas calendar with Outlook Calendar. Watch this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to subscribe to the Canvas Calendar feed and keep your schedule up to date.
Using Google Calendar? Watch this step-by-step tutorial to sync your Canvas calendar with Google.
Get Course Materials in Alternative Formats
Access course materials in formats that fit your learning preferences and needs. Download alternative formats such as audio, electronic braille, ePub, and translated versions when available.
Download Canvas Student Mobile App
Access your Canvas courses from anywhere with the Canvas Student mobile app for Apple and Android devices. View course content, submit assignments, check grades, and stay connected on the go.
Canvas Support
Get help with Canvas any time through live chat, phone, or support resources.
Canvas Resources & Events
Explore resources, guidance, and upcoming learning opportunities. Find policies, community resources, training events, and tools to help you get the most out of Canvas.
View the Canvas Collaborative Roadmap
Explore upcoming Canvas features, enhancements, and product development plans. Stay informed about what's coming next and provide feedback that helps shape the future of Canvas.
View the Canvas Adoption Policy & Guidance
Review UT Austin's Canvas adoption policy and minimum course requirements. Access guidance and resources to help ensure your course meets university expectations.
Browse the Canvas LMS Community
Connect with the global Canvas community to find guides, best practices, discussions, and product updates. Explore answers to common questions and learn from educators and Canvas users around the world.
Explore the Digital Accessibility Policy
Learn about UT Austin's digital accessibility requirements and expectations for creating accessible digital content. Access guidance and resources to help ensure course materials are usable by all learners.