Canvas is the official learning management system of the UW. Canvas simplifies course management tasks: publishing course materials, grading, communicating with students, and more. Students can use Canvas to access course content, submit assignments anytime, anywhere and collaborate with peers and instructors. Canvas is FERPA-compliant and has no service fee for eligible users.
UW Canvas Online Help
Instructors & Staff
Create your Canvas course, publish course materials, grade student work, and more.
How-tos for instructors & staff
Students
Learn how to access course materials, submit assignments, chat with classmates, and more.
How-tos for students
News
Explore the Canvas course template
Feb. 09, 2021
UW-IT and UW Learning Technologies developed a basic course template to help instructors quickly create…
Resources for Teaching Remotely
Feb. 09, 2021
Explore resources for teaching remotely: UW information hubs from Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma, including the…
UW Course Readiness Checklist for Online Instruction
Feb. 09, 2021
Check out the course readiness checklist when setting up a Canvas course for remote instruction. From setting…
Usage Information
Popular options
- What do I need to do at the beginning of the quarter?
- Request a new Canvas course site
- Explore the Ally Accessibility tool for Canvas
Policies
- Canvas Data Retention Policy
- Canvas Use Policy
- Protections for UW Faculty and Student Intellectual Property in the Canvas LMS
Need help?
Help Desk:
Contact the Learning Technologies Help Desk.
Training:
Free workshops offered quarterly. View schedule & register.