Summary
This article outlines when Canvas courses become available to instructors and students.
Instructors
Instructors can access Canvas courses 60 days before the official start date of each semester.
This schedule allows us to make upgrades and improvements each semester without risking the interruption or deletion of course materials that have been prepared in advance.
Recommendations and Things to Know
- To provide timely access to students, instructors should publish courses at least one week before the start of a semester.
- If earlier access is needed, instructors should request a development course to prepare course materials.
Students
Students can only access courses they have registered for after the instructor publishes the Canvas course.