Claremont McKenna College is thrilled to introduce Canvas as our new Learning Management System (LMS). Canvas provides a dynamic course management and collaborative learning platform designed to enhance faculty teaching and students' learning experiences.
Canvas is a course management and collaborative learning tool that allows you to:
Post your syllabus and other resources online
Use discussion boards for ongoing discussions with students
Manage your classroom with handy tools like Grades, Calendar, and Assignments
Create online exams and quizzes and provide students with immediate feedback
Use surveys and statistics to gain valuable information about your students
Getting Started
Go to the CMC Canvas login URL, enter your CMC username and password, then click "Login" to continue. You will be prompted by Claremont DUO to choose an authentication method.
Navigating the User Interface
Canvas Support & Additional Resources
CMC provides a Canvas course site to introduce faculty to its features and functionalities. This helps ensure that online student experiences are consistent, engaging, and equitable.
On the Canvas global navigation menu, the Help link provides guides and a community forum for initial troubleshooting and FAQs. Additionally, CMC Canvas offers 24/7 support directly from Instructure via live chat or telephone, making it an excellent resource for addressing questions outside of regular work hours, weekends, and holidays.
For additional support, the ITS Help Desk provides IT assistance to all members of the CMC community. Please feel free to call (909) 607-0911, email help@cmc.edu, or visit our office in person if you need further assistance with Canvas.