Below are the steps for the recommended method to import an IDS Canvas Course Template into your course shell, provided with written instructions and accompanying screenshots. These same steps are also demonstrated in the video above if you prefer a video walkthrough.

Download the .IMSCC file (the Canvas Course Export file type) for your selected Canvas course template from the New Semester Templates for Calendar Unification.
- Please note: the .IMSCC file type cannot be opened outside of Canvas. You must import the file into Canvas to see its contents.
Open your empty Canvas course (or prep space) and click the Import Existing Content button on the top right hand side of the course home page.
On the Import Content page, click the drop down arrow under Select Content Type and then select Canvas Course Export Package.
Under Source, click inside the box to choose the .imscc file for your chosen template. After selecting a file, the file name will appear under the box. Confirm that the correct template file is selected before continuing.
Next, under Content, select the All content button, and then click the blue + Add to Import Queue button at the bottom.
It will take a couple of minutes for the import to complete. The Status and Progress fields will change as the process progresses.
When the import is done, the Status will show Completed. Select Home or Modules in the course navigation to view the imported template content, then begin customizing it for your course.
- Note: If you see a different status, such as Partially Completed or Failed, or any issues listed in the Progress and Action areas, please contact IDS for assistance.

See Adding Content from Other Courses to Your New Template next ➤