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 commonly 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 manage my Notification Settings?  

 

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?

Visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request.  For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.