Canvas Resources

Common FAQs

1. When do we begin to use Canvas?
The institution will begin using Canvas summer 2018. By fall 2019, Blackboard will be decommissioned and no longer supported.

2. What will happen to the Blackboard content?
Courses have already been migrated from Blackboard to Canvas. However, all content in Blackboard will be kept for about 6 months. During this time, you may do the following:

Faculty:

  • Download and save copies of your grade books
  • Download and organize any course files you may need off site

Students:

  • Download any course materials you may need off site

3. How do I access Canvas?

Internal Students & Faculty:

  • Direct at or via MSM Connect
  • Enter your network credentials

External Students & Faculty:

  • Direct at  or via Canvas Catalog
  • Enter the email and password used to create account

4. What should I do if my MSM network credentials do not work?
Contact IT at tickets@msm.edu or ext. 1111

5. What should I do if my Canvas login does not work? 

Internal Students & Faculty:

External Students & Faculty:

  • Try to reset your account from the login screen
  • Email canvas@msm.edu

6. What should I do if I do not see my course listed in Canvas?

Internal Students:

  • Courses are accessible if you are registered through Banner
  • Check with your instructor to see if the course is published

External Students:

  • Check with your instructor to see if the course is published

Faculty:

7. How will I get training on Canvas?
The ODL support team will provide various pathways for learning about Canvas. Be on the lookout for the information.

Student Resources

Canvas Student App – download the mobile app

   

Quick Video Tutorials:

Canvas News

See  with Canvas and stay informed on the latest features!

Faculty Resources

Canvas Teacher App – download the mobile app

   


Start of Semester Course Checklist

Quick Video Tutorials