April 29, 2026
Starting on May 13, we are moving all Moodle course data to a new and improved infrastructure with a new host provider. This move will require a temporary transitional period during which we are asking LSU Moodle users to work a bit differently. During this transition, changes will not be saved at the address https://moodle.lsu.edu (opens in new tab) , but we are creating an alternative address where Moodle work can be completed and saved. There are a few exceptions, but the details are:
- Live courses for all 2026 summer terms (2026 Summer, 2026 Summer 1, 2026 Summer 2) can be prepared and taught as expected at moodle.lsu.edu. This course data will be saved.
- Starting May 13: The address https://moodle.lsu.edu (opens in new tab) will still be available for accessing course data, but NO EDITS TO ANY COURSES WILL BE SAVED AT THIS ADDRESS (outside of live 2026 Summer term courses) through August.
- For approximately one week, from May 13–May 20, all course data at moodle.lsu.edu will be transferred to a temporary address, https://moodle4.lsu.edu (opens in new tab) . Unless you are teaching a 2026 Summer course, please refrain from making changes during this week.
- After May 20, when all courses have been moved to moodle4.lsu.edu, please make any changes to courses (outside of 2026 Summer courses) there. Please note that LTI external tools may not work at this address.
- In mid-August, following the maintenance period, you can return to using the address moodle.lsu.edu as normal. You will no longer need to navigate to moodle4.lsu.edu to work in your Moodle courses, and all changes will once again be saved. The address https://moodle4.lsu.edu (opens in new tab) will redirect to https://moodle.lsu.edu (opens in new tab) at this time.
- During the maintenance period, the Moodle front page at moodle.lsu.edu will look different and direct users to the appropriate web address.
If substantial changes are inadvertently made at moodle.lsu.edu during the maintenance period (May 13 to mid-August) to non-2026 Summer courses, please contact the Faculty Technology Center (opens in new tab) to see if the course can be backed up and restored on the new Moodle server (moodle4.lsu.edu) so that further changes are saved. However, please be advised that it may not be possible to back up and restore courses with a course file size greater than 500MB (100%). To ensure that your changes are retained, please take care to make all changes to non-summer 2026 courses on moodle4.lsu.edu during the maintenance period.
To prepare for this maintenance period, we advise the following:
- FOR NON-SUMMER COURSES: If you have bookmarked your courses in your web browser or saved the address https://moodle.lsu.edu (opens in new tab) , you should instead access Moodle directly through the address https://moodle4.lsu.edu (opens in new tab) . You will be able to use previously saved shortcuts again in August, after the maintenance period.
- Students completing I-grade work over the summer will be able to work as needed on https://moodle.lsu.edu. No additional work is needed from instructors.
- Instructors working in blueprint courses for LSU Online programs should reach out to their learning experience designers for guidance over the summer.
- Coordinators for HRM training courses or Community Moodle courses should reach out to the FTC for guidance.
As previously stated, in the 2026 Fall terms, all live courses, edits, and any other work can safely resume in moodle.lsu.edu.
We are excited about improving your online teaching and learning environment!