Prepare Your Course
When you’re ready, you can begin preparing your courses for Fall 2026 in Canvas.
This process is flexible. You can start now, later this spring, over the summer, or during Planning Week. Support is available whenever you choose to begin.
Step 1: Moving your course from Moodle to Canvas
One of the first steps in preparing your course is moving your content from Moodle into Canvas. You can follow step-by-step guidance in either platform; choose the option that works best for you:
Additional resource – Download from Moodle, Upload to Canvas
What to expect
All Canvas courses include Elon course templates designed to help you organize your course materials clearly for your students. You can customize these templates to meet your needs. Moving your course from Moodle to Canvas is not a one-to-one transfer.
- Most content (files, assignments, basic structure) will transfer
- Some elements may need review or adjustment
- You’ll have an opportunity to reorganize and refine your course in Canvas
You don’t need to get everything perfect right away; this is a starting point.
Step 2: What to review first after you migrate
Once your content is in Canvas, we recommend starting with:
- Course structure and organization
- Assignments and grading setup
- Links and embedded content
- Any activities that may not transfer cleanly
Small adjustments over time will make your course feel more natural in Canvas.
When should I start?
There’s no single timeline that works for everyone. Choose a pace that works for you:
- As soon as you have access
- During the Spring semester
- After the semester ends
- Over the summer
- During Planning Week
Need help getting started?
You don’t have to do this alone.
Looking ahead
As you continue preparing your course, you may want to explore:
- Course design and organization in Canvas
- Assignments, grading, and feedback tools
- Features that support student engagement
These resources will continue to be added to the Transition Hub over time.