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Canvas Resources for Students

Students have a variety of support options for using Canvas. We recommend including the resources on this page in your orientation materials. 

Access Canvas

To access Canvas, navigate to and log on with your UMass Boston email username and password.

Check Browser

Be sure to . For the best results, use the latest versions of Chrome or Firefox.

Get Oriented

is a good place to start to learn how to navigate through the general areas in a Canvas account.

Edit Profile

Customize your Canvas profile to establish your learner presence and connect with peers:

Edit Notifications

In Canvas, you can customize your account notification settings to stay organized and up to date with course activity:

Complete Learning Activities

Completing graded assignments and activities in Canvas is straightforward. These tasks will typically be accessible through their respective module pages, making it easier for you to navigate and stay organized. 

View Grades

As you participate in graded activities, you can view your grades and view the feedback provided by your instructor. .

The Canvas Student App

Canvas also has a free mobile app available for iOS and Android that is specifically tailored to students.

More Video Tutorials 

Canvas Resources for Students is an excellent collection to share with students. It contains short video demonstrations on key tasks in Canvas, including participating in discussions, submitting assignments viewing grades, and more:

24/7 Help for Canvas

Students have access to Canvas support through the Help link located on the Canvas global navigation menu, accessible from any course. Available formats are phone and live chat: