Catalog Release Notes (2025-11-24)

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Release notes outline upcoming customer-impacting changes that are expected to be displayed in production environments. Please note that features considered for future development are not included in the notes.

Canvas Catalog is an all-in-one learning solution that integrates with the Canvas LMS as a course registration system, payment gateway, and learning platform. Learn more about Canvas Catalog.

Unless otherwise stated, all features in this release are available in the Beta environment on 2025-11-18 and the Production environment on 2025-11-24.

• New Features
• Native Refund Functionality
• Updated Features
• Switch To Subcatalog Menu Enhancements

New Features

 

Native Refund Functionality

 

Summary

Native refund functionality for Authorize.net, PayPal, and Stripe transactions can be completed directly within Catalog. 

Note: This capability is opt-in, and institutions must contact their Customer Success Manager (CSM) to activate it.

Change Benefit

This release streamlines refund processing for paid enrollments, reduces dependency on external systems, and improves auditability. Administrators spend less time coordinating across departments and maintaining manual records, while learners benefit from quicker resolutions and clearer communication.

 

Feature Workflow

Catalogs with the refund feature enabled can allow admins to initiate a refund directly from the learner’s Catalog enrollment details. 

View Refund Details

In the Analytics page [1], in the Orders menu [2], locate the name of the learner and click the Refund link in the Refund column [3].

Enter the refund amount [4]. Admins can issue full or partial refunds.

During the process, admins may choose whether to remove the student’s enrollment from both Catalog and Canvas by clicking the Drop student’s enrollment from Catalog and Canvas if possible checkbox [5]. In the Reasoning field, describe the reason for the refund [6]. Click the Initiate Refund button [7].

All refund actions are displayed in the Audit Log for transparent record-keeping.

Updated Features

 

Switch To Subcatalog Menu Enhancements

Summary

The Switch to menu for selecting subcatalogs displays subcatalogs in alphabetical order and includes a search field to help admins quickly locate specific subcatalogs. This enhancement supports accessibility guidelines and works across relevant devices and browsers.

Change Benefit

Admins can efficiently navigate and manage large numbers of subcatalogs without excessive scrolling or manual scanning. Additionally, improved ordering and search functionality reduce friction and strengthen scalability for institutions with expansive catalog structures.

 

Feature Workflow

View Switch To Menu

To switch subcatalogs, an admin selects Switch to from the subcatalog selector. Typing in the search field filters the list by name, with all subcatalog options presented in A–Z order to support predictable discovery and quicker navigation. The search interaction and ordered list are designed to meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards and perform consistently across supported browsers and screen sizes.