L3: Canvas Enrollment for Lifelong Learners
This document describes how UW–Madison programs can use the L3 (Lifelong Learning LMS) process to provide Canvas access for learners enrolled in noncredit, lifelong‑learning, or other non‑timetable offerings. It outlines the purpose of the L3 process, the automated steps used to provision NetIDs and enroll registrants in Canvas course sites, and where program staff can find related resources and support.
Overview of the L3 Process
Canvas may be used by any UW-Madison program; no special agreement is required regardless of what type of credential/credit your program offers or does not offer. See Canvas - FAQs for Noncredit Courses [UW-Madison].
Each registrant will be invited immediately to a fully automated process running 24/7/365 which:
- Either issues the learner a UW-Madison NetID or verifies that the learner's existing NetID is ready to be used.
- Adds this learner to the appropriate course-site roster(s) in the campus LMS.
- Directs the learner to the campus LMS to begin accessing the course website(s).
For details about the learner's experience of this process please see: Lifelong Learners (L3) - Enrollment Process.
For more information
- To request more information about CSIS & L3, fill out the CSIS-L3 Request More Information Form.
- Additional information: