Why it matters:
̽»¨ÊÓƵ students are typically enrolled in five Canvas courses each semester, making Canvas a central hub to access course information. A consistent, intuitive course organization helps students manage their time and support their success, underscoring the need for resources that help instructors’ build effective Canvas courses more quickly.

What’s its purpose:
̽»¨ÊÓƵ Canvas Template helps educators create more consistent, student‑friendly Canvas courses without rebuilding from scratch each term.

What’s included:
Developed by the Center for Teaching & Learning, the Office of Information Technology, and a faculty working group—with support from the Digital Accessibility Office and Continuing Education—the flexible course shell features:

• A clear and engaging homepage
• Template assignments
• A start‑of‑semester survey
• Campus resources
• A fillable student‑centered syllabus
• Guidance for implementing all 16 Grade for Student Success practices to increase transparency around grading and feedback

By the numbers:

• 1,102 courses using the template
• Nearly 47,000 students reached

What they’re saying:
Instructors and students report that the template’s clean design and intuitive organization support their learning and promote greater consistency across Canvas courses.

What’s happening:
Based on user feedback, the team continues to refine the template and now offers select components, such as the student‑centered syllabus, à la carte through the .

Learn more:
Educators interested in implementing the Canvas template in their own courses are encouraged to schedule a CTL consultation or department training,Ìý, or attend one of OIT’s upcoming .