Requesting a Canvas Site

Template

Contains only the basic elements of a Canvas site.

Starter

Includes major course deliverables like exams and papers. To create these assignments, we'll need a course syllabus or some other list of:

• Assignment names
• Due dates and times
• Submission type: on paper or online. For online submissions, consider...
  • Do you want to use Turnitin to check for plagiarism?
  • Do you want to restrict the file type to Word files, pdfs, or even media or URL submissions?
  • If you will return grades online, what are the maximum points possible for the assignment?

Advanced

Includes the elements of a starter site, plus assignments for:

• Class meetings
• Readings to be done before class
• Case questions
• Special events like guest lectures and review sessions

Please attach a finalized syllabus to your request.  

Site Copy

Contains materials from a previous Canvas site, as detailed:

• Assignments, Pages, Files, Calendar Events, and Quizzes.  Copied quizzes carry their old dates , so they will be available to students when you publish the course unless you adjust availability dates.  
• Files that were published in the old site will be published in the new one. You are responsible for reviewing all copied files to ensure they are suitable for student view, or if they should be hidden. 

Once you've decided what type of site you want, contact the Courseware team. The creation of a standard course site normally takes up to three business days.

1. Quizzes and assignments are published, and that they contain the proper due/availability dates. 
   • If your site contains more than one section, we may have used differentiated due dates, which explains why each assignment appears multiple times in Syllabus or Calendar. (Your students will see assignments only once.)
2. Online submission is enabled for any assignments you wish students to submit to Canvas. 
3. All graded assignments have a point value. 
4. All grades are hidden by default. Adjust post policies for any assignment (such as a homework quiz) where grades should be released automatically.
5. Student groups (if any) are in place.
6. Any group assignments are linked to existing student groups.
7. Materials in Files are available to students, or hidden, as you prefer.