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Learning Management System Transition at NC State

Find information from DELTA about NC State's transition to Canvas by Instructure as part of the UNC System's learning management system consolidation.

Last Updated: 11/4/2025

What We Know

  • The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors unanimously approved a resolution on Thursday, July 24, 2025, 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. Faculty will be provided with clear timelines and support throughout the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the UNC System moving to a single LMS?

The UNC System’s 17 institutions currently use three different learning management systems under separate contracts. Moving to one LMS will consolidate technology across campuses and offer several key benefits:

  • Cost efficiencies by reducing the LMS cost-per-student across the UNC System; 
  • Greater familiarity for students, especially incoming first-year and transfer students who have already used Canvas in high school or community college; and
  • Improved collaboration and easier sharing of course materials across institutions.

Has an LMS system been selected?

Yes, the UNC System has selected Canvas by Instructure.

What is the timeline for the transition from Moodle to Canvas?

This will be a multi-year process. Faculty will be provided with clear timelines and support as we collectively navigate this transition as a university. DELTA is in the early stages of creating a transition timeline to be shared on this website and across multiple faculty communication vehicles.

How will this impact me?

Faculty and instructors will eventually need to transition their courses into Canvas. This will not be an overnight transition, and DELTA will provide hands-on training and support throughout the process. DELTA will share more information on timelines and expected impacts as we receive more information.

Your feedback is important and will help inform planning and communications throughout the process. DELTA has launched an inquiry form to capture any questions or comments from instructors.

Next Steps

Right now, no action is needed on your part. DELTA is committed to supporting the NC State community throughout this transition and beyond. This page will be your hub for the latest updates as new details become available, and the DELTA Connections newsletter will deliver key updates straight to your inbox. For questions or comments, please share them via this form.

Our goal in DELTA is to make this transition as smooth as possible and to ensure you have the tools and support you need to teach with confidence and deliver exceptional educational experiences for all NC State students.

Resources

  • BOG Committee on Budget & Finance Agenda/Materials – Consolidated LMS discussion (see p.18). [View PDF »]
  • BOG Meeting Agenda – LMS recommendation included in consent agenda. [View PDF »]
  • BOG Meeting Draft Minutes – Consent agenda passed; LMS item approved. [View PDF »]