1. How to Set Up Your Institution in VANAS LMS

Summary:
VANAS LMS allows institutions to configure and manage their entire operations — from applications to admissions, academic planning, and communications. This article walks you through the essential setup steps to get your institution up and running successfully.

Applies To:
VANAS LMS – Institution Administrators

Initial Setup Checklist

Before an institution can enroll students, complete the following:

User Management

1. Add at least one Teacher 

2. Add at least one Academic Advisor or Recruiter 

Tuition, Programs, and Curriculum

3. Create at least one Course

4. Set Tuition Rates

5. Define Payment Options (e.g., full payment, installments) 

6. Assign Teachers to Courses

Academic Settings

7. Set Your Institution’s Grading Scale

8. Define Term Dates and weekly sessions (e.g., semester or quarter start/end)

Application Forms

10. Link your website’s application form to your private VANAS LMS application URL

11. Set Initial Class Times to display in the application form

Document & Communication Templates

11. Create Headers and Footers for official documents

12. Create a Student Contract Template

13. Set up Letter Templates for communication

Integrations

14. Setup your Stripe account and connect it to your bank

15. Setup your Zoom account

16. Setup your Teams account

Need Help?

If you need assistance setting up your institution or customizing templates, contact us at help@vanas.ca