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What is Canvas?
Canvas is the College's official learning management system (LMS) and is used by many instructors to host course materials, collect work, and even facilitate entire courses!
Do all courses at MassArt use Canvas?
No, not all MassArt courses use Canvas. Individual instructors may choose whether to use Canvas as part of the courses they teach.
How do I know whether a course I'm taking will use Canvas?
If your instructor uses Canvas, they will normally notify you by email, in the course syllabus, or during your first live class session.
How do I access Canvas?
To access Canvas, visit the Canvas Login Page at https://canvas.massart.edu/ and log in using your MassArt username (i.e., MassArt Net ID) and password. This is the same account you use for student email and other College systems.
I'm having trouble logging in to Canvas. What do I do?
If you are registered to take a class during the current semester and are having trouble logging in to your Canvas account, please use the College's Service Hub to request assistance.
How do I access my courses on Canvas?
After you have logged in to your Canvas account, you will see a personal Dashboard that lists any courses that are currently available to you. To visit a course, click on its name.
I don't see one of my courses on Canvas. What should I do?
Individual instructors choose whether to use Canvas as part of their courses. If you are registered to take a course during the current semester and do not see it listed on Canvas, that's okay! It's possible that your instructor does not plan to use Canvas or has temporarily hidden the course while they finish making updates to it. If you have questions about whether and how Canvas will be used as part of a course you're taking, please consult your course syllabus or contact your instructor directly.
I added a class to my schedule but do not see it in Canvas. What should I do?
During the add/drop period, schedule changes are normally reflected in Canvas within a few hours. If you do not see a Canvas site for the course you added, it's possible that your instructor does not plan to use Canvas this semester or has temporarily hidden the site while they finish updating it for the first day of the semester. If you are unsure whether your instructor plans to use Canvas or you know they use Canvas and do not see the course on Canvas, please contact your instructor directly for further assistance.
Who should I contact if I have questions about my Canvas course?
Canvas course sites are managed by individual instructors. If you are able to access a course on Canvas and have further questions about it, please contact your instructor directly.
How can I learn more about Canvas?
If you are new to using Canvas, you may find the short (<4 minute) introductory video below helpful. It covers how to navigate Canvas, access courses, and use certain course features.
Please note that your instructor may not use all of the features covered in the video. For the most accurate information on how your instructor plans to use Canvas in your course, please consult your course's syllabus or contact your instructor directly.
Watch the video here: Canvas Overview for Students (03:39 min)