Canvas: Student Overview

The following topics are the most common asked questions about using Canvas as a student. Click on the topic title to access the topic on the Canvas help site.

Summary

The following topics are the most common asked questions about using Canvas, as a student. Click on the topic title to access the topic on the Canvas help site.

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Getting Started with Canvas

• Which browsers does Canvas support?
• What is the Dashboard?
• How do I view my courses?
• What are Profile and User Settings?
• How do I set my Notification Preferences?

Participate in a Course

• How do I take a Quiz?
• How do I submit an online assignment?
• How do I reply to a Discussion as a student?
• How do I add a file to my personal Files?
• How do I view Discussions as a student? Learn more about Discussion by watching this video.
• How do I attach a file to a Discussion reply as a student?
• How do I view feedback from my instructor?
• How do I view assignment feedback on my paper?
• How do I view my Grades?
• How do I use the Calendar?
• What are Conversations?

You can also link directly to the Canvas guides to see all the "Getting Started with Canvas as a Student" topics.

 

Need additional help?

Please use this link to the Technology Help Desk to locate your local campus contact information.  Use the “Submit a Question” for your campus to enter an online support request.