Nickname a Course

How to Add or Change a Course Nickname in Canvas

1. Go to your Dashboard in Canvas.
   Make sure you're in Card View (not List View) so you can see your course tiles.

2. Find the course you want to rename and click the three dots (⋮) in the upper-right corner of that course card.

3. In the pop-up window, type your preferred nickname in the “Nickname” field.
   (For example: “Couples Therapy – Fall 2024” or “Psychometrics – Section 3”)

4. Click Apply.

That’s it! The nickname will now appear on your Dashboard and in various menus — like the Inbox, course import tool, and other dropdown lists — making it easier for you to quickly identify the course. This nickname is just for you - other people will still see the official course name.

You can update or remove the nickname at any time by repeating these steps.