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We’ve moved to Canvas!

Canvas has replaced D2L Brightspace as MSU’s Learning Management System.

Trouble logging in?  Let's fix it together.

Canvas Help

 

Faculty & Staff

We offer several learning pathways, including videos, web-based tutorials, and in-person training (both live and virtual).

Canvas Help for instructors and staff.

 

Learners

Check out our videos, guides, and tutorials.

Canvas Help for learners.

Visit our Drop-In Sessions

Got a question or need help figuring something out? We’re here for you. No appointment needed!

  • August 11 – September 12, 2025
  • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday
  • Barnard Hall 127 (TLT Studio)
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Your Accessibility Scores

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You may notice symbols in different colors throughout your Canvas course.

These symbols indicate accessibility scores assigned to your course materials. They reflect how easily students with disabilities can access your content.

The scores are generated by YuJa Panorama, a tool we use to support you in making your materials more accessible.

What the symbols meanYuja Panorama at MSU

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Review Your Summer 2022 – Spring 2025 Courses

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Non-Credit Canvas

MSU faculty and staff: offer non-credit online learning opportunities with our special instance of Canvas.

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Milestones

See the status of milestones in the Canvas transition.

Milestones in the Canvas Transition

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Latest Communications

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Spring 2025 Courses Available in Canvas

Tracy Dougher, Vice Provost  • 7/9/25

The final phase of D2L to Canvas migration is complete, and your spring 2025 courses are now in your Canvas account. Please log in to Canvas today to confirm that your courses migrated as expected. More >>>

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Canvas is here!

Tracy Dougher, Vice Provost  • 5/14/25

Beginning May 19, the start of the first summer session, Canvas will be the learning management system (LMS) used for teaching and learning at MSU. Canvas will enhance the university community's educational experience and meet the diverse needs of our students and faculty. More >>>

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D2L Brightspace: Going, going, gone

Tracy Dougher, Vice Provost  • 5/7/25

Your summer 2022 through fall 2024 courses are now in your Canvas account. Please log in to Canvas today to confirm that your courses migrated as expected. You must review all courses in Canvas as soon as possible. There will be no access to D2L Brightspace after June 1. More >>>

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Faculty Advisory Committee

Co-Chairs

  • Tracy Dougher - Vice Provost for Curriculum, Assessment & Accreditation
  • Kim Obbink - Academic Technology and Outreach

Representative to the Steering Committee

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Members

  • Shannon Willoughby - College of Letters and Science
  • Jana Shank - Mark & Robyn Jones College of Nursing
  • Ann Ellsworth - College of Education, Health and Human Development
  • Timothy Covino - College of Agriculture
  • Brock LaMeres - Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering
  • Kregg Aytes - Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship
  • Jeffrey Conger - College of Arts and Architecture
  • Lisa Brown - Gallatin College
  • Taylor Moorman - Library

Ex-Officio

  • Carter Dorsett - Instructional Tech Manager
  • Julie Tatarka - LMS Team
  • Ken Silvestri - Faculty Training/Support

Project Support

  • Julie Clay - Project Manager, University Information Technology
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