What Is It?
This service allows departments to request Canvas access for external affiliates who require access to UIC Canvas courses or resources.
External affiliates are not automatically provisioned with Canvas accounts. A request must be submitted so that the individual's eligibility and account information can be verified and Canvas access can be established.
Other Service Names
Canvas External Affiliate Access, External Canvas Account
Features
- Provides eligible external affiliates with access to UIC Canvas.
- Allows external affiliates to participate in Canvas courses when appropriate.
- Supports Canvas access for individuals who are not automatically provisioned through standard faculty, staff, or student processes.
Requirements
- The external affiliate must have an active UIC NetID.
- The requester must provide the information necessary to identify the affiliate and their need for Canvas access.
- Additional information or approval may be required before access can be provisioned.
- Course enrollment or access to specific Canvas courses may require a separate request or action by the course instructor or department.
Who Is Eligible To Use It?
UIC departments, faculty, and staff may submit requests for external affiliates who have a legitimate business, instructional, or academic need to access UIC Canvas.
Where Can I Get It?
Submit a request using the request button located on this page. Provide the requested information about the external affiliate and their need for Canvas access.
How Do I Use It?
Once the external affiliate's Canvas access has been provisioned, they can sign in to Canvas using their UIC NetID and password.
Additional Canvas documentation and resources are available on the Learning Technology Solutions (LTS) website.
How Much Does It Cost?
There is no direct cost for requesting Canvas access for an eligible external affiliate.
How Can I Get Support?
If you are experiencing a problem with this service, please report it. If you just have a question, feel free to ask us.
Service Levels
| Service Request Fulfillment Time |
Under 6 business days; additional time may be required if further verification or information is needed. |
| Incident Response Time |
3 business days |
| Incident Resolution Time |
Under 6 business days unless escalation is required. |
| Service Availability |
24x7 |
| Maintenance Window(s) |
N/A |
| Service Notification Channel(s) |
status.uic.edu |