Canvas
Canvas will replace D2L Brightspace as MSU’s learning management system beginning summer semester 2025.
Want to migrate your courses yourself? You'll need a course shell.
Take part in self-service, virtual, and in-person training experiences.
We will migrate recent courses for you, or you can opt to migrate your courses yourself.
Teach and learn solely in Canvas. D2L Brightspace is no longer available.
You cannot teach using Canvas for your MSU courses until Summer 2025. MSU students will not have access to academic courses in Canvas until then.
You choose how you migrate your content from D2L Brightspace to Canvas. You may:
We offer several learning pathways, including videos, web-based tutorials, and in-person training (both live and virtual).
This presentation was shared with faculty at departmental meetings. An MSU Instructional Technology Specialist explains why the MUS selected Canvas, highlights its key features, outlines the migration timeline, and details course migration, training, and support resources. (14:53)
Montana State University is adopting Canvas by Infrastructure as its new learning management system (LMS). As we approach the changeover, here are some important things to keep in mind: Canvas will be the LMS used for all MSU courses starting the first summer session on May 19, 2025. More >>>
We are excited to announce that Canvas is now available to faculty. We encourage you to log in, explore and familiarize yourself with its features. More >>>
I’m pleased to let you know that Montana State University will be upgrading to a new learning management system: Canvas. The new LMS was selected by the Montana University System and will be deployed at all MUS campuses. At MSU, Canvas will replace D2L/Brightspace, our current LMS. More >>>