Canvas - Getting Started for Students

In this video, you will learn about your Canvas Dashboard and Global Navigation links. You’ll also learn about navigating a course and accessing assignments.

Last updated 2023-06-01

Personalizing Your Account

Adding contact methods for notifications

Managing Notifications

Connecting your Google Drive

Using the Canvas Student App

Using the Canvas Calendar

Using the Canvas Inbox

Personalizing Your Single Sign-on Dashboard

The Basics

Using the Dashboard

Submitting Assignments

Replying to Discussions

Taking quizzes (Classic and New)

Checking your grades

Viewing peer and instructor feedback

Using the Rich Content Editor (RCE)

Canvas Student Guides

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Canvas Video Guides

Student Video Guides

This is a great place to start as most videos are 3-5 minutes long and are packed with helpful information.

Canvas Written Guides

Canvas Student Guide for computer

Head here if you need to dive deeper into the “how to”.

Canvas Student Mobile App Guides for IOS and Android

Canvas Student Guide for IOS

Canvas Student Guide for Android

Getting Help

24/7 chat and phone support are just a click away! Click the ? on the left sidebar in Canvas. They are happy to help so don’t let the tech get in your way!