Fall Course Shell Release Date

All Fall 2021 courses, full (202141) and half-year (202135) terms, are now available in Canvas in an unpublished state.

Once you publish your course, it will be available to students in a Read Only state until the first day of the term.

Please note the deadlines for merging courses for Fall.

Monday, August 23 11:59 PM - Deadline to merge course sections through self-service feature in ORCA

Friday, August 27 5:00 PM - Deadline to request course section merges through aihelp@tamu.edu

Due to a potential loss of student data, no exceptions will be made for the August 23 and August 27 deadlines.

ORCA’s Self-Service Features are Designed to Assist with Your Course Management

TAMU’s Online Request Course Administration (ORCA) system now allows several self-service features in one convenient platform.

Combine course sections ahead of the start of the term

Add others to your course in any of the five course associate roles (TA, Lead TA, Grader, Grade Submitter, and Designer).

Request a duplicate Canvas Shell for sections that need two sets of content.

Log into ORCA to get started!

We have recommended training pathways and resources designed for where you are in the transition to Canvas.

Import from eCampus to Canvas

What to Consider

Build a Canvas Course From Scratch

Why Build From Scratch

Copy Canvas Materials Between Courses

What to Consider

REMINDER: eCAMPUS IS GOING AWAY IN AUGUST

Texas A&M University faculty, staff, and students will not be able to access eCampus after August 31, 2021.

For additional support, contact the Office for Academic Innovation Service Desk by emailing aihelp@tamu.edu or calling (979) 458-3417.

May 11, 2021