Canvas courses are created for all academic-graded sections, but using a Canvas course is an instructor’s choice.
If your Canvas course is not published after the first day of classes, check with your instructor to see what resources they will use.
- Courses usually open the Friday before each semester starts
- Courses close a few weeks after each semester ends
- Summer is treated as one big semester
Most Canvas courses open and close for students on these dates:
| Semester | Open (12:00 am) | Close (12:00 am) |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | August 22, 2025 | January 16, 2026 |
| Spring 2026 | January 16, 2026 | June 1, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | May 15, 2026 | August 21, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | August 21, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
| Spring 2027 | January 15, 2027 | June 1, 2027 |
| Summer 2027 | May 14, 2027 | August 20, 2027 |