Countdown to Canvas
Appalachian State University is transitioning from AsULearn (Moodle) to Canvas as our learning management system (LMS).
This site will provide updates, a working timeline, resources and training opportunities to support the university through this transition.
News & Updates
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LMS transition to Canvas: Timeline and What’s Next
Feb 2, 2026Feb 2, 2026
Following the University of North Carolina System’s selection of Canvas by Instructure as... Read more
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Important Update: UNC System Learning Management System Consolidation
Aug 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025
Dear Campus Colleagues,
The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors... Read more
What We Know
The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors unanimously approved a resolution on Thursday, July 24, 2025 (PDF, 241 KB), to standardize the use of a single, unified LMS across all institutions in the UNC System.
The UNC System has selected Canvas by Instructure as the LMS platform.
This will be a multi-year transition project.
Resource Guide
About Canvas
Platform management: While App State administrators can adjust certain local settings, Instructure controls the primary interface, feature availability and core settings.
Updates: Instructure maintains a consistent release schedule for new features, bug fixes and system enhancements.
Customization: Most major functionality changes are determined by the vendor to ensure platform stability.
Canvas's current status
Instructure historically maintains >99.99% uptime for the Canvas platform. If you experience issues accessing courses, use the following resources:
Canvas status page: View live updates on planned or unplanned downtime from Instructure.
App State systems status dashboard: Check for App State-specific outages or login issues.