Instructors no longer need to log in to MyCUInfo to create academic courses for Canvas. As of July 29, 2024, most courses are now created automatically, saving valuable time and ensuring that Canvas courses are always available for use prior to the start of the semester.
These courses will be created in an "unpublished" state by default, and will not be visible to students until instructors publish them. Instructors will still request changes to course cross-listing via MyCUInfo.
Frequently asked questions about automatic course creation
Which courses will be automatically created in Canvas?
In order for a course to be automatically created in Canvas, the following must be true:
- The course must be an official academic courses from the class schedule.
- The course must have a primary or secondary instructor assigned in Campus Solutions.
- The course must be one of the following course types:
- STU - Studio
- INT - Internship
- PRA - Practicum
- CLN - Clinical
- FLD - Field Studies
- WKS - Workshop
- SEM - Seminar
- LEC - Lecture
- LAB - Lab
- MLS - Main Lab Section
- REC - Recitation
Does automatic course creation automatically combine courses?
No, not unless the courses are cross-listed or combined in the registrar’s system. To combine courses, please follow this guide: Canvas - Request Course Changes.
If the courses/sections you would like to combine are not listed on your MyCUInfo page, please include the course name and section and additional notes in the “What else can we help you with?” text field at the bottom of the form.
How do I request changes to my Canvas course like cross-listing?
The process for requesting changes to Canvas courses is not being changed by the launch of automatic course creation. To request changes to your course, such as section cross-listing, etc., please reference the Canvas - Request Course Changes Tutorial.
What if my course wasn't automatically created? Can I still use Canvas?
Absolutely! If your academic course was not automatically created in Canvas, you can still request a Canvas course shell by following the Canvas - Create a Course tutorial.
If you would like to request a non-academic community course in Canvas, please submit the Community Course request form.
What if I don't want to use Canvas for my courses?
While OIT recommends using Canvas for all academic courses, you still have the option to not do so. Automatically created Canvas courses are set to "unpublished" by default, and will not be visible to students until published.
When will courses start being automatically created in Canvas each semester?
The schedule for automatic course creation in Canvas each semester is as follows:
- Spring: September 28
- Summer: January 29
- Fall: March 29
Please note: the initial launch of automatic course creation will be this summer, for Fall 2024 courses.
Will new courses still be automatically created in Canvas after the start of the semester?
Courses will no longer be automatically created for the current semester after the term has started. This is to ensure that changes made to live courses after students have begun accessing them in Canvas are managed correctly.
What happens if I created my course before it was automatically created?
Nothing! Automatic course creation will never make any changes to an existing Canvas course, so if you requested your courses prior to the launch of the service, those courses will not be affected.
How can I see a list of all my Canvas courses? I'm only seeing 20 courses on the dashboard.
To see the full list of your courses in Canvas, please follow the Canvas Guide on viewing all courses as an instructor.
Can I hide courses from my Canvas dashboard that I do not plan to use?
Yes! For instructions on how to do so, please see the Canvas Guide on customizing your course list as an instructor.
