Change user's role based on assessment

[lmccain]

We have figured out how to change the appearance of canvas based on the users role (student, teacher, etc.), but I am curious if there is a way to change a user's role based on an achievement in Canvas.

For instance, we are looking at a mandatory orientation that students would have to take before taking any classes.  One idea is to start all students in a certain role, let's call it pre-students.  We would set it up to display the orientation every time the pre-student logs in, and on every page they navigate to.  Upon completion of the orientation and whatever assessment we would have along with it, the pre-student's role would be changed to student, allowing them to access Canvas without being bothered about the orientation anymore.

We have most of this figured out, just not automatically changing a user's role.  Anyone have an idea of how to do this?

Thanks,

Patrick

[kona]

lmccain​, we don't do exactly what you are looking for, but we do have the programming set-up so that students can't access any of their courses until they complete our orientation course in Canvas. Here's a link to more information about what we do - Mandatory Orientation Programming

Hope this helps!

[stuart_ryan]

Hi lmccain,

I am going through having a look at some of the early days in the Canvas Developers group, and checking in to see if older enquiries have been answered. I also noticed there hasn’t been any discussion on this question in quite some time.

I am wondering, were you ever able to resolve this with the assistance provided? I am hoping I can assume that it is well and truly resolved by now, but if not, please let us know and we can certainly have another look. Alternatively, if have some insights you may be able to share for others that would be awesome too!

I will mark this as assumed answered for the time being, however, by all means please let us know if you still have an outstanding question and we will take a peek!

Cheers,
Stuart