How do I enable self-enrollment in my subject in Canvas for Elementary as an instructor?
This lesson applies to users at institutions that have enabled the Canvas for Elementary user interface.
If your Canvas admin has enabled self-enrollment for your institution and the subject is publicly visible, you can enable self-enrollment in your subject. Self-enrollment allows a student to enroll in a subject using a secret URL.
Note: If you cannot view the options for self-enrollment, your institution has disabled self-enrollment.
Open Subject
In Global Navigation, click the Subjects link [1]. Then click the subject name [2].
To view a list of all of your subjects, click the All Subjects link [3].
Manage Subject
Click the Manage Subject button.
Open Subject Settings
The subject Settings page displays [1]. Click the Course Details tab [2].
Enable Self-Enrollment
To allow students to self-enroll in your course using a secret URL, click the Let student self-enroll by sharing with them a secret URL checkbox.
Allow Self-Enrollment on Subject Home Page
To allow students to enroll in your subject from the subject's Home page, click the Add a "Join this Course" link to the course home page checkbox.
Update Subject Details
Click the Update Course Details button.
View Self-Enrollment URL
Copy and share the provided secret URL.
