Canvas Student Tutorials

Canvas Help
     

Overview

The Canvas Student Guide provides information and guidance related to all things Canvas! Below, you will find both the text and video versions of the Student Guide: 

• • • Canvas Student Guide - Table of Contents Links to an external site.
    • Canvas Student Video Guide - Table of Contents Links to an external site.

The Basics

• • • What are the basic computer specifications for Canvas? Links to an external site.

    • Which browsers does Canvas support? Links to an external site.

    • How can I use Canvas on my mobile device? Links to an external site.

Global Navigation

• • • How do I use the Global Navigation Menu? Links to an external site.

    • How do I use the Dashboard? Links to an external site.

    • How do I use the To-Do list and sidebar in the Dashboard? Links to an external site.

Profile and User Settings

• • • How do I edit my profile in my user account? Links to an external site.

    • How do I add a profile picture in my user account? Links to an external site.

    • How do I set my Canvas notification preferences? Links to an external site.

Calendar 

• • • Calendar Links to an external site.

Files

• • • Files Links to an external site.

Assignments, Discussions, Quizzes, and Grades
     

Overview

• • • Assignments Overview Links to an external site.

Discussions Overview

• • • Discussions Links to an external site.

Quizzes Overview

• • • Quizzes Links to an external site.

Grades Overview

• • • Grades Links to an external site.

Canvas Support
     

For additional help with Canvas, go to SJSU Canvas Student Resources page Links to an external site. or Canvas Student Guide for more information.

If you have any questions about using Canvas, please click the "Help" link at the bottom of the left-side menu bar of the Canvas page, and select Report a Problem. Please include your Name, Tower ID, Contact info, Course Number, Instructor Name, along with a description of the problem in the ticket. Please check your email for support updates.

Note: If you are using the Canvas Student app, please review the following Canvas Student Guides for additional support: 

• • • How do I get help with the Student app on my iOS device? Links to an external site.

    • How do I get help with the Canvas Student app on my Android device? Links to an external site.