If you are new to Canvas, this page will provide you with some essential resources so you can create an account, familiarize yourself with Canvas, and participate in your Canvas courses.
Technical Requirements
Digital Learning Technologies recommends using the latest version of Chrome when using Canvas.
Review the browser and computer requirements for Instructure products guide including a browser update checker
Logging In and Accessing Canvas
There are two ways of accessing Canvas at the University of Utah.
1. Through the university's Campus Information Service (CIS) portal
After logging in, locate the "Student" section and click the "Canvas Login" button.
2. Through the direct URL, canvas.utah.edu
Account and Profile Setup
Before you can do anything in Canvas, you'll need an account and the URL for your institution's Canvas website. View the lessons below for help with setting up your account, logging in, and managing your user settings.
- How do I edit my profile in my user account as a student?
- How do I add a profile picture in my user account as a student?
- How do I change the settings in my user accounts as a student?
- How do I change the language preference in my user account as a student?
- How do I select personal pronouns in my user account as a student?
- How do I set a time zone in my user account as a student?
- How do I add contact methods to receive Canvas notifications as a student?
Navigating Canvas
Once your account is set up, take a minute to familiarize yourself with the Canvas user interface. The lessons below will show you how to navigate Canvas and use a few of the tools that link across all your courses.
Course Basics
Within a Canvas course, you can submit assignments, participate in discussions, view grades, and collaborate with other students. What is available in your course will depend on what has been implemented by your instructor. View the lessons below for some of the basics of Canvas courses.
- How do I use the Course Home Page as a student?
- How do I view Assignments as a student?
- How do I submit an online assignment?
- How do I view my grades in a current course?
- How do I reply to a discussion as a student?
- How do I take a quiz? (Classic Quizzes)
- How do I take an assessment in New Quizzes?
- How do I view Pages as a student?
Canvas Student App
Canvas also has a free mobile app available for iOS and Android that is specifically tailored to students. View information about the Student app below.
- How do I download the Canvas Student app on my iOS device?
- How do I log in to the Student app on my iOS device with a Canvas URL?
- How do I log in to the Student app on my iOS device with a QR code?
- How do I use the Student app on my iOS device?
- How do I view Assignments in the Student app on my iOS device?
- How do I download the Student app on my Android device?
- How do I log in to the Student app on my Android device with a Canvas URL?
- How do I log in to the Canvas Student app on my Android device with a QR code?
- How do I use the Student app on my Android device?
- How do I view Assignments in the Student app on my Android device?
Canvas Support Options
Contact Instructure's 24/7 Canvas Support by clicking the Help button located on the left-side Global Navigation Menu in Canvas
