Canvas

Access and manage learning materials

Canvas is the LMS that HMS leverages as a tool for faculty and instructors to build and distribute course content online. It provides robust features such as quizzing, discussion boards, assignments, collaboration, file sharing, and other course delivery options.

Sign in to Canvas or find information on accessing your courses through the Where to sign in to Canvas article.

Additional information

Eligibility
Available to faculty, students, and instructors at HMS

Faculty Students

Canvas is available to all faculty, instructors, teaching support staff, and students at Harvard Medical School who are in a degree or certificate program.

After graduation, limited Canvas access will continue through HarvardKey, but graduates will only be able to view courses they were enrolled in as a student. Ensure you have the materials you need from Canvas or my.harvard in advance of graduating. See HUIT's guide on preparing to leave Harvard for more details.
Security
Compliance with educational standards and regulations.

Authentication Encryption

Canvas ensures the security of user information by using authentication protocols and encryption methods. Users are encouraged to follow best practices in maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials.
Support
Get help with Canvas basics

Resources Training
Canvas offers 24/7 support to users on all Harvard Canvas instances via the Help menu within Canvas.
Canvas also provides detailed guides:
- Canvas Instructor Guide
- Canvas Student Guide
See the IT Calendar for upcoming live demos and request an ad-hoc course in Canvas, or take advantage of other available training opportunities.
Cidi Labs DesignPLUS
Design and content tools to add visual elements, organize content, and streamline course creation

Canvas integration Content tools

DesignPLUS is a set of visual design and content tools that integrates with Canvas.
DesignPLUS is available for all HMS courses on the Harvard Residential Canvas instance (canvas.harvard.edu) and HMS External Education courses on the Executive Education Canvas instance (exed.canvas.harvard.edu).
Learn more with our Cidi Labs DesignPLUS training and support resources.