Canvas Policy Exception Request Form

This form is used to request an exception from the Canvas minimum use policy as part of the Teaching of Courses by Faculty HOP. Submission of the form does not guarantee the exception is approved; you will receive an email with that information. If you have questions about this form or the policy, email oat@utexas.edu

You do not need this form for Individual Instruction courses or courses with fewer than 5 students.

Courses scheduled in the course scheduling system with the instructional types: Practicum, Independent Study, Private Lesson, Thesis, Dissertation, Individualized Instruction, Clinical Individualized Instruction and courses with fewer than five students are automatically exempt from the Canvas Adoption Policy.


You should only complete this form if you are seeking an exemption for an organized course (courses scheduled in the course scheduling system with the instructional types: Lecture, Lab, Seminar, Clinical Organized) with five or more students.

Must be an @austin.utexas.edu or @utexas.edu for official university communications

Duration of Exception*

Include the name of the course (DES 397 DESIGN PEDAGOGY)

Example: Fall 2024

Example: 50234

Do you have additional sections?*

If you are requesting exceptions for additional sections, select Yes.

Include all unique numbers, separated by a comma

Select all that apply

Explain the reason for this request.

Exception requests must be approved by your Department Chair. After pressing submit, this form will route to your Department Chair for approval. Once your Department Chair provides a decision, we will send you an official notification.