Frequently Asked Questions about Canvas

From courses starting in the autumn semester 2026.

Athena will be phased out during 2026 and fully replaced by Canvas.

No, you log in with your usual university account.

No, earlier courses will remain in Athena during a transitional period.

No, course requirements and grades will not be affected.

 Most students find the platform intuitive and easy to use. Canvas offers good accessibility to support all students

Yes, Canvas works in web browsers and also has a popular mobile app.

 They will automatically appear on your Canvas dashboard once you are registered for the course.

Yes, digital support and guidance will be available ahead of the semester start.

Information and support will be available on the university website, su.se, and in Canvas.

Course syllabi, course materials, assignments, and other content in Athena will be sorted and archived from 2027 onwards. After that, accessing your material—for example, assignments submitted in Athena—may take longer. You should download any material you wish to keep before the end of 2026, as Athena will close after that.