Welcome to Canvas, the new learning management system at George Mason!

Learn Canvas

• Passport to Canvas: Training course to learn everything or just the topic you need.
• Getting Started – Students: For more options and other resources.

Help in Canvas

• Chat with Canvas Support (Student): 24/7 live chat with Canvas Support found in the Help menu when logged into Canvas.
  • The menu also gives links to phone and email support from Canvas.
• Suggested Help: A collection of help articles and videos from Canvas and George Mason. The suggestions are based on where you are at the moment. For example, when viewing the Calendar, it will suggest Calendar help. To get started, click the green and gold ? on the lower right when logged into Canvas.
• Canvas LMS Transition: Information on the transition from Blackboard to Canvas, including timeline and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which courses are in Canvas?

Most fall 2024 courses are in Blackboard, but more than 20% will be in Canvas. For fall 2024, courses are in Blackboard unless the instructor chooses to use Canvas. You will only know if a course is in Blackboard or Canvas after you register for the course or check with the instructor.

How do I know which system my course is in?

Once you have registered for the course, check Blackboard. If a course is not there, then the course is in Canvas. Log into Canvas and go to the Courses > All Courses page. You cannot access the course until your instructor makes it available to students. Once the course is available, it will also appear on your Dashboard when you first log into Canvas. Also download the Canvas and Blackboard apps from your app store.

Why don’t I see my course on Canvas Dashboard page?

The Dashboard is your Canvas homepage where you see access CURRENT courses or favorited courses. Courses which have not yet started and previous courses only appear on the Courses – All Courses page.