Instructors and staff can request a "sandbox" Canvas course site. Sandbox sites are designed as spaces to practice using Canvas and to develop content for future courses. They are not designed to replace special projects or ongoing course sites. Canvas Special Use Sites are for non-credit-related projects (e.g., faculty, student, organization, task force, or training resources).

A sandbox is: 

• Temporary.
  • A sandbox is not intended to be an ongoing site. You will have access to it for one year, after which you will be contacted to request an extension or confirm that it can be deleted.
• For personal use.
  • A sandbox is not intended to be published with students or used to disseminate resources.
• Not affiliated with any for-credit course.
  • Any materials built in a sandbox must be copied into a live course. Students cannot enroll in a sandbox.

Make your request

1. You will need to log in to the request form via Central Login.
2. 1. For more information about Central Login at ISU, please refer to: Central Login

• How to Get Help

  Technical assistance is available through the Illinois State University Technology Support Center at:

  • Phone: (309) 438-4357
  • Email: SupportCenter@IllinoisState.edu
  • Submit a Request via Web Form: Get IT Help Form
  • Live Chat: IT Help Live Chat