Canvas Global Announcement

SVC Canvas Global Announcements are intended to offer brief and timely information to Canvas users. Global announcements display as a notification on the top of a user’s Canvas dashboard.

The appropriate messages for posting on Global announcements are related to opportunities that affect student academic standing, access to SVC systems, or emergencies.

  • To maintain a focus on the learning experience in Canvas, no more than 3 global announcements should appear on Canvas at the same time. Global announcement posts are filled first-come, first-served.
  • Announcement messages must be brief and preferably no more than 3 sentences or don’t exceed a total of 60 words. Long announcements take up space, which covers the user’s quick access to courses.
  • Consider adding external links to your message for further details about the announcement.
  • By default, the announcement is posted for 7 days.

If you have a message you would like to be posted on Canvas global announcement dashboard, Use this Form to Request a Global Announcement.

Submit a Help Request for additional questions you may have about Canvas global announcements.