Quercus
Overview and Key Features:
The University of Toronto’s academic technology toolbox is powered by Quercus.
Quercus is based on the Canvas Learning Management Engine by Instructure, which offers advanced content design, a variety of student communication tools, easy-to-use course administration features and a mobile application for access to key functions from a phone or tablet. Through a number of built-in tools and effective integration of other educational technologies, this powerful “app store” platform allows for greater pedagogical flexibility and engagement.
Getting Started:
Login to Quercus with your UTORid and password.
Once you are signed into Quercus, you should be able to see a list of your courses on your Dashboard. If you are unable to see your course, verify the following:
- You must have active status in HRIS to be added to a course via ROSI. Contact your Business Officer or divisional Human Resources Officer to confirm that your status in HRIS is active.
- The Course must be created in ROSI, and you must be assigned as an instructor to the appropriate sections there. Contact your departmental ROSI coordinator to ensure that the course has been created and that you are properly assigned in ROSI.
Changes in ROSI or HRIS can result in a loss of access to your courses in Quercus. If you lose access to your courses at any point, reach out to the individuals listed above to verify your status in HRIS and ROSI.
All courses on Quercus follow the Course Life Cycle. Please review the timeline to confirm whether you should have access to your course.
NOTE: Any changes made in ROSI or HRIS will be reflected in Quercus within 24-48 hours.
Get Help:
Visit the Quercus Quick Guide for Information on:
- Navigating Your Course
- Accessibility and Quercus
- Add Course Content
- Add TAs and Course Staff
- Announcements & Communication
- Assignments & Grading
- Build and Customize Your Course
- Discussion Board
And many more…