Canvas (canvas.pitt.edu) is the University of Pittsburgh's enterprise Learning Management System. It provides the tools and features that enable faculty to deliver engaging course content to students, ready to support in-person, online and blended learning.
About This Service
Key Features
- User-friendly interface: Canvas has a clean and intuitive interface that is easy to navigate for both students and instructors.
- Mobile accessibility: Canvas can be accessed through a mobile app, allowing students and instructors to stay connected and engaged on-the-go.
- Integration with other tools: Canvas seamlessly integrates with a variety of other tools and applications, such as Zoom, Google Drive, and Turnitin.
Getting and Using This Service
How do I access this service?
How do I request this service?
Access to Canvas is automatically provisioned once an individual is associated with a class in the Student Information System (PeopleSoft) as a Student, Instructor, or Teaching Assistant. Once associated with a class in the Student Information System (PeopleSoft), access is typically provisioned within Canvas overnight Monday - Saturday. Updates made in PeopleSoft over the weekend may not be reflected in Canvas until overnight Sunday into Monday.
Who can use this service?
Students, Faculty, Staff
Maximum Acceptable Data Class
Private - Moderate risk, confidential data – Disclosure may cause harm
Data Risk Classification
Support
Status
Status of Service Offering
How do I get help?
Submit a ticket by clicking the Request Help button on the upper right hand corner of this page.
Alternate Support Process
- Users can get support from the Canvas Help Menu.
- Additional resources for teaching are available at https://teaching.pitt.edu/resources-for-teaching/canvas/.