Getting Started With Canvas for Students

Discover essential tips and tools for navigating Canvas, enhancing your learning experience and streamlining your coursework.

Last Updated: July 21st, 2026

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Tutorials

Get started using Canvas as a student by reviewing the following tutorial videos:

  1. The Global Navigation Menu and The Canvas Dashboard [17 min]
  2. Course Content [7 min]
  3. Canvas Assignments, Discussions, and Quizzes Overview [9 min]
  4. Canvas Mobile App [8 min]
  5. Grading and Feedback [4 min]

For more in-depth training with Canvas, students can complete the Passport to Canvas inside Canvas.

Getting Help

Get help with using Canvas by utilizing the Canvas guides, or get support with a technical issue from directly within Canvas 24-hours a day by accessing the Help menu in the left-hand Global Navigation.

Help Button in the left hand global navigation showing Canvas guides and 24/7 support chat for students.

 

 

 

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