Integration Request
Canvas Third-Party Tool Integration Request Guidelines
Some third-party vendors offer integrations with Canvas that allow users to connect to a cloud service from within a Canvas course. The following will guide you in requesting an integration.
- Only faculty requests are accepted.
- Vendors cannot request an integration.
- Must be for more than one class/instructor.
- Exceptions are made for very large classes.
- Because a vendor is listed in the Canvas app list, does not make it automatically approved.
- Vendors must be TXRAMP Certified (Required by Texas State Law).
The following items will be part of the review process and may be required for the request form.
- Business owner
- Purpose/Benefit
- Security
- Are names and grades stored?
- Dates of service
- Documentation and web links
- Terms of Use
- Privacy Policy
- Content Integration Agreement
UH IT Security approval of all integrations is required.
The process can take up to 2 weeks.
Complete and submit the following forms to canvasadmin@uh.edu
- Information Security Hosted Services Contract Checklist
- Complete fields above:
- Assessment of Information Security Items
- Below this line is completed by UHIT Security
- Download and send to: canvas@uh.edu
- Retain a copy for your records
- Complete fields above:
Security and Contract Review
- Security review is performed by UHIT Information Security
- Contract review is performed by Office of the General Counsel
Install on Canavas production (if approved)