Canvas Basics for students

Academic Technology Services

1. Using your StMU ID & password, log into Canvas: https://canvas.stmarytx.edu
2. The Dashboard is your landing page.
   This is where you will find a list of all your courses.

1. Check out community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10720 to access:
   1. Browser compatibility
   2. Browser Plugins and Extensions
   3. Browser Privacy Settings
   4. Canvas on Mobile Devices
2. Login to Canvas using your StMU ID and Password:
   1. https://canvas.stmarytx.edu
   2. After logging in, if the course content doesn’t load, try accessing the course through a different browser.
   3. If the issue persists, check to see if the course in question is listed in your Course List.
      1. Click the Courses icon and then click “Course List”.
      2. If the course is listed, make sure you star the course so it appears on your Dashboard.
      3. If the course is not published, reach out to your faculty and let them know.

1. Set your Canvas notification preferences and check your Canvas courses often for announcements, notifications, and messages. See
   https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10624-4212710344 on how to change your notification preferences.
2. Download the Canvas Mobile app to receive Announcements, notifications and messages on-the-go:
   1. Android
   2. iOS

1. Take a Screenshot of the incident;
   1. Take a screenshot on your Mac
   2. Use Snipping Tool to capture screenshots for PC
2. Contact the Technical Support Center or Academic Technology Services: tsc@stmarytx.edu or ats@stmarytx.edu; and
3. Through Canvas, send a message to notify your instructor that an incident has occurred.