Step 1: Pre-Semester checklist instructions.

Go through the steps in this module each semester to prepare courses in Canvas. Make sure you are using Google Chrome or Firefox when reviewing this guide.

Once the upcoming semester schedule has been finalized, official course shells along with enrollments will be generated automatically when data from Campus Solutions is transferred to Canvas.

The completion of the final schedule in Campus Solutions varies from semester to semester. Announcements will be sent as soon as the official course shells become available in Canvas.

If you would like to start developing your course content now, it is highly recommended that you request a Canvas Development Shell. This allows you to create and organize your course materials in advance, and then easily copy everything over to your official course shell once it becomes available.

Requesting a Canvas Development Shell

Canvas Faculty Support will only create one Canvas Development Shell per request due to high demand.

If a faculty member needs multiple Development Shells for different subjects in a semester, they should visit the MySDCCD Faculty Support Desk at facultyhelp.mysdccd.info. Fill out the initial form details, select Online Learning Support as the Help Topic, choose Development Shell Request as the issue type, and fill out the Canvas Development Shell Request form. After submitting the form, Online Learning Pathways will aim to process the request within one business day. Otherwise, faculty will receive an update on their ticket status within one business day.

Steps to Request a Single Canvas Development Shell

Call Canvas Faculty Support at 1-844-612-7422.
During the verification process, state you are from the San Diego Community College District.
Provide your SDCCD 10-Digit Employee ID.
Request a "Canvas Development Shell."

Steps to Request Multiple Canvas Development Shells

Visit the MySDCCD Faculty Support Desk.
Fill out the initial form details.
Select Online Learning Support as the Help Topic.
Choose Development Shell Request as the Issue Type.
Fill out the Canvas Development Shell Request form.
Submit the form.

Online Learning Pathways will aim to process the request within one business day. Otherwise, you will receive an update on your ticket status within one business day.