Overview
Canvas is UT San Antonio's official Learning Management System (LMS). It is your central digital hub for all registered courses, holding essential materials, assignments, grades, and communication tools. By utilizing Canvas, students can effectively manage their coursework, stay organized, and communicate with instructors, directly contributing to academic success. Below are some answers to commonly asked questions about Canvas.
How do I log in to Canvas?
When will my new semester courses become available?
How do I set up my Canvas course?
How do I copy a Canvas course into a new course shell?
How do I view all my Canvas courses?
How do I use publisher content in Canvas?
What digital tools are available?
What is Brainfuse, and how can it support my students?
How do I log into Canvas?
Faculty and students can log into Canvas by going to the Canvas Login page and entering their MyUTSA ID (abc123) and Passphrase.
When will my new semester courses become available?
Please check the Canvas Course Availability Schedule for when courses become available to faculty and students.
How do I copy a Canvas course into a new course shell?
Use one of the following links to copy your Canvas course into a new course shell:
How do I view all my Canvas courses?
You can view all Canvas courses and migrated Blackboard courses on the "All Courses" page.
What is Brainfuse, and how can it support students?
Brainfuse is a free online tutoring service available to UT San Antonio students through Canvas. It provides live tutoring, writing support, and study tools designed to help students strengthen course understanding, improve academic performance, and build effective study habits. Faculty can encourage students to use Brainfuse and other Academic Support Programs to access additional support outside the classroom.
Students can access Brainfuse directly from supported Canvas courses through the Brainfuse Online Tutoring link on the left navigation bar.
Resources
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Support
For support, email [email protected], call 210-458-4520, or book a consultation with our TLDT experts.