Monday, May 11, 2026

UPDATE: Canvas restored at U of I, final exams rescheduled - Ethan Holesha, Molly Sweeney, Bradley Zimmerman, WCIA

Canvas has been restored at the University of Illinois and the final exams that have already been affected by it are being rescheduled. In a Massmail to students and staff on Saturday at 11:51 a.m., U of I provost John Coleman said Canvas at the university is now online and available to the community. As a result, final ecams originally scheduled for Friday, May 8, will take place on Sunday, May 10. All exam times and locations will remain unchanged from their originally scheduled time. PREVIOUSLY: U of I finals postponed, students confused after Canvas cybersecurity breach Coleman also said as always, instructors will still have the discretion to make the changes they find appropriate to meet course objectives. He noted that deans have asked all instructors to be mindful of the needs of students with an approved accommodation through DRES.