Migration Information
Course Migration Information and Schedule
About Migration
Migration of course sites from OWL Sakai to OWL Brightspace is underway. All courses that begin in the Spring/Summer 2024 and Fall/Winter 2024 terms will be taught in OWL Brightspace!
Migration Dates
- Spring/Summer 2024 Academic Courses
January 2024: Course migration begins
March 2024: Migrated reference courses available in OWL Brightspace - Fall 2024 Academic Courses
May 2024: Migrated reference courses available in OWL Brightspace - Winter 2025 Academic Courses
September 2024: Migrated reference courses available in OWL Brightspace - HR and Other Required Training Sites
Spring 2025 (targeted): Migrated reference courses available in OWL Brightspace - Project Sites:
Project sites are targeted to be moved from OWL Sakai by the end of 2025.
Western Continuing Studies (WCS): Migration details for WCS are still in development due to unique requirements. More information on the timeline for migration of WCS courses will be communicated soon.
What will migrate to OWL Brightspace?
Academic course sites and project sites that:
- Are educational in nature and/or are used for training.
- Include guided training modules AND use tools like Gradebook, Assessments, Tests & Quizzes, Certificates, and Lessons.
This includes training sites and project sites that directly support academic courses.
What is NOT Eligible to Migrate to OWL Brightspace?
Project sites used for:
- File storage/transfer
- Committee work
- Research sites
- Sites in place for non-Western users which do not utilize guided training modules and tools
How long will I have access to my content in OWL Sakai?
We anticipate that users will be able to access old course and project site content on OWL Sakai until at least the end of 2025. Conversations around data retention are ongoing and the Western community will be notified well in advance of any removal of access to Sakai.
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