LMS–SIS integration connects your learning platform to the Student Information System so enrolments, rosters, grades and identities stay in sync automatically. In 2026 it's done mainly through LTI 1.3 (tool launch), SIS rostering standards (OneRoster), SSO (SAML/OIDC) for single sign-on, and grade passback (AGS). Done well, it removes manual enrolment, prevents data drift and gives one source of truth. Moodle supports all of these standards natively, and edzlms configures the full integration for universities.
Key takeaways
- LMS–SIS integration syncs enrolments, rosters, identities and grades so staff stop doing it by hand.
- Core standards: LTI 1.3 for launch/deep-linking, OneRoster for rostering, SSO (SAML/OIDC) for login, AGS for grade passback.
- Benefits: no manual enrolment, no data drift, one source of truth, and a smoother experience for students and staff.
- Moodle supports LTI 1.3, OneRoster, SAML/OIDC and AGS natively — no proprietary lock-in.
- Plan it: map data flows, pick the integration method, pilot with one faculty, then roll out.
- edzlms configures and maintains the full SIS integration so it keeps working through upgrades.
What LMS–SIS integration actually does
A Student Information System (SIS) is the system of record for enrolments, programmes and grades; the LMS is where teaching happens. Integration keeps the two in sync so that when a student enrols in the SIS, they appear in the right Moodle course automatically — and when they're graded in Moodle, the result flows back. Without it, staff re-key data, accounts drift out of sync, and errors creep in.
The four building blocks (2026)
| Standard | What it does |
|---|---|
| LTI 1.3 | Securely launches the LMS (or a tool) from the SIS/portal, with deep-linking and roles. |
| OneRoster | Syncs class rosters, enrolments and section data between SIS and LMS. |
| SSO (SAML / OIDC) | One login across SIS, LMS and other systems — no separate passwords. |
| AGS (grade passback) | Sends grades from LMS activities back to the SIS gradebook automatically. |
Moodle implements all four as core or standard plugins, so a university isn't tied to one vendor's proprietary connector. Related reading: integrating Moodle with HR software.
- 1Map the data flows
Decide what syncs where: enrolments, rosters, identities, grades — and the direction of each.
- 2Pick the method
LTI 1.3 + OneRoster for rostering, SAML/OIDC for SSO, AGS for grade passback.
- 3Configure on a test instance
Set up the integration on staging and validate with real SIS data before go-live.
- 4Pilot with one faculty
Run a single department end-to-end for a term to catch edge cases.
- 5Roll out + monitor
Expand campus-wide and monitor sync logs; re-verify after every major upgrade.
Need your Moodle wired into your SIS?
edzlms designs and maintains LMS–SIS integrations for universities — LTI 1.3, OneRoster, SSO and grade passback — on a managed Moodle platform. Book a free demo or email marketing@edzlms.com.
Pro tip
Treat grade passback as the last thing to switch on, not the first. Get rostering and SSO solid first, then enable AGS once teachers trust the data flow.
Frequently asked questions
What is LMS–SIS integration?
It connects your LMS to the Student Information System so enrolments, rosters, identities and grades sync automatically, removing manual data entry and keeping one source of truth.
How do you integrate Moodle with a SIS?
Through standards Moodle supports natively: LTI 1.3 for launch, OneRoster for rostering, SAML/OIDC for SSO, and AGS for grade passback — configured against your specific SIS.
Does integration support single sign-on?
Yes. SAML or OIDC SSO lets students and staff use one login across the SIS, the LMS and other connected systems.
Can grades pass back to the SIS automatically?
Yes, via AGS (Assignment and Grade Services). Grades from LMS activities flow back to the SIS gradebook without manual export.
See edzlms in action
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