Canvas

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Canvas is the new Learning Management System (LMS) at ANU from Semester 2, 2025. The platform allows course Convenors to build and maintain a course online and includes several features to facilitate online communication between teachers and students. Canvas uses Learning Tool Integrations (LTIs) to connect to other third-party learning tools and applications that leverage rich-text editing, video content and assessment.

Logging in to your Canvas account

ANU staff can create and access their Canvas account by logging in using a staff email and password:

  1. Visit canvas.anu.edu.au
  2. Follow the single-sign-on process.
  3. Enter your University email address in UniID format (e.g. u1234567@anu.edu.au)
  4. Click Next
  5. You will be directed to your Canvas Dashboard. 

Managing access to course sites with CAT App

Courses and Teachers (CAT) App is the ANU tool for managing access to Canvas course sites. CAT App provides a reliable and efficient way for colleges and schools to assign teaching roles and manage who has access to what.

Logging in to CAT App

  1. Open your web browser and go to: https://cat.app.anu.edu.au
  2. Log in using your ANU username and password. You do not need a separate password for CAT. 

Canvas help

Canvas user guides and face-to-face support are available through Canvas support (Sharepoint). This includes the CAT App quick start guide and a guide to Merging Canvas courses with CAT App. 

For further questions about Canvas, please contact ANU Service Desk.

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