Important Dates for Canvas Courses

There are a few important dates for Canvas courses at Cornell University for all terms:

TermCourse Creation DateStudent Enrollment Start DateDefault Start Date
Winter 202510/31/202412/10/202412/20/2024
Spring 202511/08/202401/14/202501/18/2025
Summer 202504/23/202505/17/202506/02/2025
Fall 202505/03/202508/18/202508/25/2025

Notes:

  • Instructors, TAs, and course support staff are automatically added if listed with the official Registrar listing for each course.
  • All Canvas courses have default date settings for when students can see and access the course. To modify students’ access to a course, please see our support page.
  • Remember to PUBLISH your course.
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