How do I add people to my Organization?

Quick Links: | Prerequisites | Instructions | Troubleshooting |

Instructors can add Students, Designers, TAs, and other course associates to an Organization in Canvas. This guide will cover the steps to add these roles using the Canvas interface, ensuring your organization has the necessary personnel for effective management and support.

Prerequisites

  • Teacher role in the Canvas organization.
  • The Chico State email address of the person(s) to be added.
  • Knowledge of the appropriate role for the person being added. Refer to the course associate roles for more information.

Step-by-Step Instructions

If you need to add other Teachers to your organization, contact the Technology & Learning Program.

To add Students, Designers, TAs, or other people to an Organization in Canvas, do the following:

  1. Go to your organization in Canvas.
  2. From the course navigation menu, select People.
  3. Select +People.
  4. Enter the person's Chico State email address in the provided field. If you have multiple people to add, separate their email addresses by commas and paste them into the provided field.
  5. Pick an appropriate role from the available options. For more details on TA, Designer, and other associate roles, visit the course associate roles page.
  6. Select Next, then select Add Users.

The added people will receive an invitation to join the organization via email.

Troubleshooting

If the person does not receive the invitation email, verify that you have entered the correct Chico State email address. Additionally, ensure that they check their spam or junk folder. If the problem persists, contact Canvas support for further assistance.

Still need help? If you run into problems or still need help, reach out to the Technology & Learning Program.

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