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The below list captures the standard steps and their duration related to releasing new integrations in Canvas. Not all steps are required for all integrations, and in many cases, activities can take place concurrently. The average time from receiving a request to having the new integration available in Canvas is 30 days.Note: No new global integrations will be added to Canvas site until August 2021

  • Initial request for Integration, using the Integration Request Form – 5 business days

    • Information gathering phase

    • Need will be assessed, alternative (already existing) integrations may be suggested

  • Security and Functionality Review – 14 business days

    • In the interest of protecting student data in compliance with University Policy 8060, the Office of Information Technology may review data storage, retention, and transmission, and deletion processes for third-party applications

    • To ensure interoperability with our campus technology ecosystem, the Office of Information Technology may perform a software architecture review of third-party applications

  • Testing – 6 business days

    • Integrations are run through one Canvas environment – our Canvas Test Development site.  

    • Basic functionality of the tool is tested, as well as its interactions with other parts of Canvas

  • Contract Review – 30 business days

    • This step may be optional for free services or those already under contract.

    • Integrations requiring a contract will need to meet standards set by University Policy 6030.

    • SARB approval will be required for LTI integrations that have not gone through the SARB process. The following link contains the Software Application Inventory of LTIs that have been approved.

  • Integration – 4 business days

    • Canvas upgrades are administered early on Wednesday mornings. The timeline for integration is contingent upon the upgrade schedule.

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