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Getting Canvas Ready

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

Learn Canvas

  • Growing with Canvas: We recommend you start here. Choose the self-paced modules or watch recorded Canvas Boot Camp webinars in the course.
  • Getting Started – Instructors: For more options and other training resources.

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Help and Support

  • Chat with Canvas Support (Faculty): 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.
  • ITS Canvas help pages: Curated articles with institution-specific guidance from George Mason ITS.

Course Design and Migration Info

  • ID Village: From the Stearns Center, online course design resources, questions, and consultations.
  • Course Migration: Learn how you can move your Blackboard course content to Canvas
Last modified: August 26, 2025

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