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Canvas Resources for Students

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Log in to Canvas

Canvas is UMass Boston’s web-based learning management system (LMS) that connects students and instructors. Log in with your UMass Boston email username and password.

Log in to Canvas

What is Canvas?

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Canvas is the digital home for course content, assignments, and communication and is used by thousands of learning institutions to create, manage, and share online course materials. Canvas streamlines all the digital tools and content that teachers and students use, for a simpler and more connected learning experience.

 

Get 24/7 Help

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:

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Access Canvas from Anywhere

The Canvas Student app allows students to access their courses and groups using a mobile device.

Learn About the Canvas App

Get Oriented

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

Personalize Your Profile

Edit Profile

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

Edit Notifications

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

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.

Track Your Progress

View Grades

As you participate in graded activities, you can view your grades and view the feedback provided by your instructor. View resources about Grades in Canvas.

Explore Student Support Resources

Canvas Guides and Videos

  • The Canvas Student Guide will guide you, step by step, through the numerous Canvas features offered to students.
  • The Student Video Guide  includes a more detailed overview of the Canvas features available 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: Canvas Resources for Students