Canvas is Tarleton State University's learning management system. This article explains what accounts are required to log in to Canvas and how to request access if you do not yet have one.
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What You Need to Log In to Canvas
Logging in to Canvas requires one of the following combinations:
- An NTNET account or official Tarleton email address, and an active Canvas account
- OR a temporary Canvas account
Who Gets an NTNET Account and When
NTNET accounts are created automatically based on your role at Tarleton:
- Students: An NTNET account is created when you are admitted. It expires one year after your last long semester.
- Faculty and Staff: An NTNET account is created when you are hired. It expires on your last day of employment.
- Contractors: NTNET accounts are not created automatically. A Tarleton employee must sponsor the request on your behalf. Contact your Tarleton point of contact to initiate this process.
Requesting a Temporary Canvas Account
Temporary Canvas accounts are available in limited circumstances for individuals who have been hired as faculty but have not yet received their NTNET account.
To request a temporary account:
- Your supervisor must submit a Canvas Account Request form on your behalf.
- Your supervisor will be listed as the sponsor on the form. The individual needing access cannot submit this form themselves — it must be submitted by their supervisor or department.
A temporary account is not a substitute for an NTNET account. If you are eligible for an NTNET account, that process should be completed as soon as possible.