Canvas Cybersecurity Incident Update

Sent: May 7, 2026

From: Vincent J. Del Casino, Jr., Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chris Wessells, Interim Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,

We are aware that Canvas is down across many CSU campuses, including San José State. Instructure is working diligently to gather more information and get systems restored.  

This situation is fluid, and we are working with Instructure to determine the full scope of impact and will provide updates as soon as they are available.  

Please continue to refer to the CSU Canvas Incident Reports page for updates and resources for affected individuals. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the IT Service Desk. 

Sincerely,

Chris Wessells, Interim Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

Vincent J. Del Casino, Jr., Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs