Dear Colleagues:
Through a partnership with the University of California, UCLA Information Technology Services (ITS) is excited to announce that, starting today, all departments can request premium Canva accounts for UCLA faculty and staff members at a discounted rate.
About Canva
Canva is an intuitive design tool that makes creating social media graphics, digital flyers, and presentations easy. This platform helps faculty and staff develop engaging learning and administrative materials.
What to Know
How to Access Canva
- Please visit the Canva service page for step-by-step instructions and videos on how to request a Canva license and log into your account
- Departmental approval and a valid FAU code are required to request a Canva license
- If you already have a Canva license with a non-UCLA email, you can quickly transfer your content to avoid losing projects. Learn how to transfer designs from your old account to the new one
- If you are a UCLA MedNet user, please refer to the Canva FAQs for more detailed instructions for creating your Canva account
Training Resources
To ensure ease of use for all skill levels, multiple training options are available, including:
- Access on-demand training videos tailored for UCLA (requires SSO)
- Explore Canva’s Design School for tutorials and inspiration
- Attend weekly webinars on design trends and tips
- Canva’s Support Center is available for additional assistance
What to Do
If you are interested in requesting a Canva license, please get approval from your direct manager first before initiating the software request. For more information on the license request process, please visit the Canva service page.
Support and Branding Resources
- Contact the ITS Help Desk at Help@it.ucla.edu or (310) 267-HELP (4357) for login assistance
- For other technical questions, reach out to the Canva Customer Happiness Team
- Once you can access Canva, UCLA branding templates are available to faculty and staff accounts. To learn more, visit the Canva service page
- For questions on UCLA-specific branding, please refer to the brand guidelines. For Canva-specific information, visit the brand guidelines Canva FAQs. For additional brand-related questions, feel free to email us at Brand@stratcomm.ucla.edu
- Access answers to common questions in our IT Services Canva FAQs document
We look forward to seeing how you use Canva to enhance your projects and support UCLA’s mission!
Sincerely,
Lucy Avetisyan
Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer
