From: Teaching and Learning Technologies
Date: Thu 4/8/2026 1:10 PM
To: announcements <announcements@elon.edu>
Subject: Canvas is Now Available: Get Started When You’re Ready

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Stay informed throughout the Canvas transition with ongoing updates, resources, and support designed to guide you each step of the way.
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Explore Canvas, access support, and begin preparing for Fall 2026 at your own pace.

  • Canvas is now available for preview and exploration

  • You can begin exploring and preparing your course(s) at your own pace

  • Support is available through workshops, drop-ins, and self-paced resources

  • The Canvas Transition Hub is now live with everything you need to get started

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Canvas is now available for faculty and staff to explore and begin preparing for Fall 2026.

Just a reminder, no immediate changes are required. This spring and summer are a time for exploration and preparation. Students will gain access to Canvas later this summer, and courses will not be taught in Canvas until August 2026.

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The Canvas Transition Hub is your central location for everything related to the transition.

From the Hub, you can:

We recommend beginning with the Getting Started section to explore your dashboard, access your fall 2026 courses or sandbox courses, and get familiar with Canvas.

Access Canvas

You can now log in using your Elon credentials and begin exploring: Access Canvas at elon.edu/canvas.

Once logged in:

  • You will see courses you’ve been assigned to teach in Fall 2026 (unpublished)

  • A sandbox or practice course will be available, with additional sandboxes available upon request

  • Non-academic courses are not currently available

If something is not working as expected, you can submit a support request for assistance.

Preparing Your Course

When you’re ready, you can begin preparing your Fall 2026 courses in Canvas.

Course migration guidance is available through the Canvas Transition Hub and includes how to export your Moodle course and import it into Canvas.

  • Most content will transfer successfully

  • Some elements may need review or adjustment

This process is flexible. You can start now, later this spring, over the summer, or during Planning Week. We’re here to support you as you explore and begin building your Fall courses.

Course Templates

New Canvas courses will include Elon course templates. These templates include commonly used course elements and university-wide student resources to help reduce setup time and support a more consistent student experience.

Templates are intended as a helpful starting point, not a requirement. You can choose to use, modify, or remove the template based on your preferences.

Support Opportunities

A range of support options is available to meet your needs and schedule.

  • Custom department training sessions by request

  • Workshops and guided sessions

  • Drop-in working sessions (hands-on support)

  • One-on-one support

  • Tech Roadshow department visits

Registration details, upcoming opportunities, and training requests are available in the Canvas Transition Hub.

Hear From Other Elon Faculty

A woman wearing glasses stands in a classroom or learning space, facing the camera. A play button overlay indicates this is a video about the Canvas transition.Hear from Adi Wiezel, Assistant Professor of Psychology, as she reflects on her past experience using Canvas and what surprised her along the way. 

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Other Ways to Engage

There are several other ways to get involved and help shape how this transition works for your department:

Need Help?

If you have questions or run into issues:

Moving Forward

You can begin exploring Canvas now or wait until a time that works best for you, whether that’s later this spring, over the summer, or during Planning Week.

We’ll continue sharing email updates, opportunities, and best practices to support you along the way.