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.
Can't find your Canvas course navigation? We've got you covered.
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
Usage Information
Service metrics: see adoption data
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.