When Do Canvas Courses and Accounts Become Available?

Summary

Additional information about when online course content is activated in Canvas.

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Question

As an Canvas course instructor, how soon can I get access to a course shell in preparation for a semester?  As a student, how soon do I get access to Canvas after enrolling?

Answer

Canvas instructor accounts and actual term courses will not be created until 30 days prior to the term.

  • Instructors can request a Sandbox course to begin planning and testing.  MCC Canvas Support can create shell courses to help familiarize new instructors in Canvas. 
  • Students can sign into Canvas 30 days prior, but will not see their classes until the first day of the quarter.

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Article ID: 1810
Created
Sat 4/26/25 6:32 PM
Modified
Tue 9/16/25 4:58 PM

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