Canvas is a modern, accessible, and intuitive learning management system that meets the evolving demands of today's educational landscape. It enables students to engage with their coursework, instructors, and peers in an interactive and efficient way. If you have a course currently being taught in Canvas, you can log in at canvas.ohio.edu.
If you have a course currently being taught in Canvas, you can log in at canvas.ohio.edu. You can also download the Canvas app via the Apple app store or the Google Play app store.
Students will not have access to Canvas until they are enrolled in a course that uses Canvas. For many students, they will gain access for the Fall 2024 semester. Students will be able to login to Canvas at canvas.ohio.edu two weeks before their course(s) begins.
A select number of courses are being taught in Canvas during the Spring 2024 semester as part of our Phase 1. The Phase 1 course list is available for all OHIO students and instructors to view.
Academic colleges and departments are migrating to Canvas in a phased approach. A high-level timeline is available on the LMS Implementation website. For exact details about your course, please contact your instructor.
24/7 Support: Ohio University is proud to host 24/7 support through Canvas via phone, chat, and email to address questions and issues right inside Canvas. To access this support within Canvas, select "Get Help" from the left navigation menu.
Student Self- Help Resources: Students can check out the Canvas knowledge base to view help articles for common issues.
The decision to transition to Canvas has been made after careful consideration of its many advantages and potential for enhancing teaching and learning experiences at Ohio University.
Further information about the selection process and its outcomes can be found in our Summary Report.
Enrolled students will retain access to Blackboard through the upcoming semesters as it continues to be used by a variety of academic units. If there are assignments or other submissions you made to past classes you want to save, now is a good time to download items for storage outside of Blackboard. If you need assistance with saving past items from Blackboard, contact the OIT Help Desk. Blackboard will be retired and unavailable by Summer 2026.
If you find yourself needing help, remember that 24/7 support is available within Canvas. You can access help documentation and video tutorials through the blue question mark icon in the bottom right corner of any Canvas webpage. You can also chat with Canvas support or call the Canvas support hotline by selecting “Get Help” in the left navigation menu within Canvas.
Please note: You will not be able to login to Canvas until you're enrolled in a course using Canvas. For many students, this will be the Fall 2024 semester.
Canvas is now available for students enrolled in Spring 2024 Phase 1 courses. Phase 1 students have been notified by the Office of Information Technology (OIT) and their instructors. You can log in to Canvas at canvas.ohio.edu.
Log in to Canvas on the Web at canvas.ohio.edu
Get the Canvas App in the Apple App Store
Get the Canvas App in the Google Play Store
If you’re unable to log in to Canvas, you are not a Phase 1 student. Your courses will be taught in Blackboard or using a different technology for the spring semester.
Check the list of Phase 1 courses to see what’s being taught in Canvas this spring. If your course is listed in the excel spreadsheet, you’re in! Welcome to Canvas!
Opt-in to the Canvas communication channel to receive push notifications and Go OHIO messages about important Canvas updates. You’ll also be the first to know about paid opportunities to provide feedback to our Canvas team!
Reminder: Be sure your Go OHIO push notifications are turned on in your device settings.
Passport to Canvas, a self-guided student orientation course, covers all the basics of navigating Canvas. It’s a great way to get your bearings in this new system, and we recommend all students enroll in the training.
A primary goal of Phase 1 is to collect feedback about the Canvas experience and improve our approach before most courses migrate to Canvas in Fall 2024 and beyond.
As part of a formal assessment plan, all Phase 1 students will receive a targeted survey at the beginning of their course(s) and the end of the course(s). If you have any feedback in between or after these surveys, please share it with us using the anonymous feedback form below. We want to hear about your experiences, good or bad, and any suggestions you might have.