Integrate Canvas Calendar Feed into Outlook Calendar

Last updated on July 10, 2026

The native calendar tool in Canvas will automatically update with due dates you have created for quizzes, assignments, and discussions. This is a helpful tool for tracking and viewing due dates all in one place. You may, however, prefer to use the Outlook calendar, which automatically updates with all your Teams meetings and event invites sent through Outlook. To view all assignments and meetings in one calendar, you will need to add the Canvas calendar feed to your Outlook calendar.

Directions

Copy the Canvas Calendar Feed

1. Go to MSU Denver’s Faculty and Staff Hub.
2. Click Quick Links on the top right of the page.
3. Click Canvas from the menu options that appear.
4. Log in to your Canvas Account.
5. Click the Calendar button from the global navigation menu on the left.
6. Click the Calendar Feed link below your calendar list on the right. 
7. Copy the link from the pop-up window.
   • Highlight the link in the text field.
   • Right-click your mouse, and select Copy.

Subscribe to Canvas Calendar from Outlook

Note: The Canvas Calendar must be added to Outlook through the Web Browser version. It cannot be added through the Outlook desktop app. Once you have added the calendar through the web browser, it will appear in the desktop app.

1. Go to MSU Denver’s Faculty and Staff Hub.
2. Click Quick Links on the top right of the page.
3. Click Office 365 (Email and more) from the menu options that appear.
4. Login using your MSU Denver credentials.
5. Click the Calendar Icon on the left side menu. 
6. Click the Add Calendar button on the left, below the small calendar view.
7. Click the Subscribe from Web tab on the left hand navigation menu.
8. Paste the Link you copied from Canvas in the text input box.
   • Right-click your mouse, and select paste.
9. Type a Calendar Name in the newly appeared text input box.
10. Select a Color and a Charm to identify this new calendar.
11. Select a Folder to add this calendar to in the add to drop-down menu.
12. Click Import.
    • Note: Your newly created calendar will appear under My Calendars, below the small view calendar.
    • Click the Checkbox next to your new calendar to view or hide the calendar.

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