Introduction to Canvas for Students

Canvas is where your course lives online. Canvas LMS (Learning Management System) can be accessed on a computer or phone, but a computer is strongly recommended.

When you log in to Canvas each semester, you will automatically see links to the courses in which you are currently enrolled. Most courses become available on or a few days before the first day of class and will close two weeks after the end of the semester. If you do not see a course in Canvas, please reach out to your instructor first because they may not have published the course yet. You will only have access to your course pages during this window so please make sure you download, save, and retain any content you wish to hold on to later.

Canvas and the other tools you will need at William James College are accessible through OneLogin https://wjc.onelogin.com/portal

Watch this video to learn how to:

• Access Canvas using OneLogin
  • You can also access Canvas through the Canvas Student App if you download the app
• Identify the key areas where to find your courses, upcoming tasks and help
• Update your profile photo and pronouns for your account
• Manage notifications
• Verify your email

Each course will be designed differently, but most aspects are the same across courses

Watch this video to learn how to:

• Access a course from the main dashboard
• Find the course syllabus
• Navigate the site using modules

Watch this video to learn about basic assignment navigation.

Canvas has articles on this topic as well: How do I submit an online assignment?

If you have questions about navigating your Canvas site, visit the Canvas Guides for Students which you can access using the Help icon on the Global navigation menu bar on the far left of your Canvas site or email us at support@williamjames.edu. To learn more about Canvas, try this tutorial video.