Canvas@ISU
Canvas is the primary learning management system (LMS) at Iowa State University. It gives you the ability to quickly share course materials and provides easy-to-use tools for communication and collaboration between students, instructors, and teaching assistants.
Are you using Canvas for the first time?
Follow the steps on this Getting Started with Canvas guide to check your browser, access Canvas at Iowa State, and explore Canvas Overview videos or essential guides.
Instructor Resources
Instructor Guide for Canvas
Have a specific question?
Find answers to frequently asked questions in the Instructor FAQ.
Mobile App
Manage your Course
Prepare to teach or request a new course shell as you get ready for the next semester or use the ISU Admin Tools inside each course:
Student Guide for Canvas
Resources to help you be successful in Canvas.
Online Learner Support
Access a variety of ISU resources, services, and more on the Learner Support page.
Mobile App
View the following resources:
Technology Support
Get the help you need by contacting the appropriate support for each of the learning technologies.
Find information for each of the learning and teaching apps approved for use at Iowa State University. Each page includes getting started steps for instructors and students, online documentation and support resources.
News & Updates
Submit midterm grades for Spring 2021
Spring 2021 midterms are due Mar. 19 by 2:15 p.m. Review the key concepts for grading in Canvas, then Submit Grades using ISU AdminTools. Related posts: Global Course Administration: Winter Session 2021 Now Available Technology
Canvas Release: LaTeX, HTML Editor
LaTeX becomes more widely available and HTML code can be formatted and colorized for easier manipulation. Effective February 20, 2021.
Canvas: Course Conclusion (Fall 2020 Courses)
Canvas courses from Fall 2020 will be concluded in the early morning hours of Tuesday, February 16.
Interested in discovering new ways to use Canvas in your teaching? Or, want to learn best practices? Attend a CanvasLive session led by faculty/staff.
Need help?
Troubleshooting steps
Having trouble accessing Canvas? Try these troubleshooting steps before contacting Canvas Support.
Contact 24/7 Canvas Support
All 24/7 support options may be found by clicking the ?Help icon (found in the red, left-hand navigation bar in Canvas) to access the support available to you:
- 24/7 phone support. Call 515-294-4000, then follow the prompts to connect to Canvas.
- Live chat with Canvas. Start a chat.
- Find answers to common questions
- Use the resources in the CELT Canvas-ISU webpages