Instructure, the company that owns and manages Canvas, was recently compromised. At this time, Instructure has taken Canvas offline while they investigate. We will update this page with more information as it becomes available.
Canvas Outage
UMD's ELMS-Canvas platform and related services are currently unavailable.
Guidance is available for faculty and students on how to keep working during the outage.
We will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves.
Get Information Technology Help
Chat or Call
Chat with us
301.405.1500
Spring 2026 Hours:
Mon-Thu 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat-Sun noon - 4 p.m.
Check for special hours
Walk In
0100 Patuxent Building
Spring 2026 Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Check for special hours
Featured Tasks and Services
TERPware (software hub)
ELMS-Canvas (learning management system)
Basic information for:
Latest News
UMD computing systems and services are critical to our teaching, research, administration, and service.
Some DIT services will have shorter hours leading to finals and through the summer. DIT offices will be closed May 25 for Memorial Day.
Maryland Day 2026 is Saturday, April 25. Join the fun and visit DIT's events in ESJ!