Create a nickname for a course / Canvas

Problem

• How do I change the name of my Canvas course?
• How do I create a nickname for my Canvas course? 

Resolution

• If the course is a student-enrolled course that is set up through Banner, you cannot change the Canvas course name
• Refer to the Canvas Guide for how to create a nickname for your course
  • Be sure to scroll down the page to Create Nickname if the link does not jump to the appropriate section
  • Note that creating a course nickname affects the name only for the individual user who added it. It will not affect the course name for other users
• To request a change to the name of a personal, program, or department project site, follow the instructions in the KB article to change the name of a project site

Notes

• Miami Online offers Canvas support
  • Office hours are offered throughout each term. Look for an announcement in Canvas
  • Resources for using technology, guides, and best practices can be found on the Miami Online site
• Visit the Canvas Status Dashboard to check performance information for Canvas services
• Instructure provides up-to-date instructor documentation and instructions for Canvas
  • Browse all Canvas Guides by product or see the Canvas Instructor Guide

User

• Canvas Instructor

System

• 10185: Canvas