Learning Management System

CalSouthern is an online university committed to educational experiences and technologies assisting learners to overcome barriers, realize educational goals, and earn degrees or certificates. As a learning institution participating in the post-digital age, the University’s mission of enhancing access to online educational programs enables learners to obtain an education and the technical skills and independent learning strategies vital to pursuing academic and career goals.

The University provides an online learning space utilizing Canvas, a Learning Management System (LMS) provided by Instructure (https://www.instructure.com/canvas), an LMS services leader. The LMS supplies materials, activities, assessments, and collaborative technologies to aid learners in developing soft skills and bodies of knowledge needed to reach academic and career goals.

All learners receive log-in information enabling them to establish an account within the LMS located at https://calsouthern.instructure.com. Upon entering, learners may quickly identify and access courses using Canvas’s intuitive tile- based dashboard. Moreover, all learners receive an Office 365 email address to directly communicate with university representatives, mentors/instructors, and peers.

CalSouthern understands the benefits and challenges of online learning—not only does online learning enable learner achievement, but it also provides the opportunity to improve time management, research, and communication skills. Moreover, pursuing an education in an online learning space may be an advantage to working professionals unable to attend on-site classes as they could conflict with professional or family obligations. Thus, rest assured that the University wishes to provide learners, faculty, and spaces enabling a successful online learning experience.