Canvas FAQs for Students

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Log into PirateNet using your Seton Hall credentials. Then, search for and click on the Canvas chiclet.  

The Global Navigation Menu is located on the left side of every page in Canvas. Global Navigation links provide quick access to frequently used Canvas features. These links provide access to all your courses collectively. Default links include the Dashboard, Courses, Groups, Calendar, Inbox, User Account, and the Help menu.

For more information about navigating Canvas, read more about the Global Menu.

The Dashboard is the first area you will see when you log into Canvas. The Dashboard provides a clear view of the activity happening in your current courses. View the Dashboard Guide.

Your Canvas Dashboard will display course cards for quick access to all of your favorite courses. To view all courses, click Courses on the left menu, then click All Courses.

To favorite a course and add it to your dashboard view, click the Star icon next to a course.

Every course listed with the University Registrar has a Canvas course site automatically created.

Student enrollments are populated from SIS to Canvas. It can take up to 24 hours for new enrollments added in SIS to add or remove a course from your Canvas dashboard.

The Course Navigation Menu is a series of links directly on the left side of your course that help you and your students access different course areas. The Course Navigation Menu is visible on all course pages. View the Course Navigation Menu guide.

Review a list of the most popular integrated tools.

Images should be square in size to prevent your picture from being resized or distorted. Files can be any size or type (.jpg, .png, .gif) as long as you have room in your personal files to store the file. It is recommended that the photo be as small as possible. View the profile photo guide.

Canvas includes a set of default notification settings you can receive for your courses. However, you can set your own notification settings. These custom settings only apply to you; they are not used to control how course updates are sent to other users. View the Canvas Notification guide.

All Canvas notifications are sent from notifications@instructure.com.

Canvas Student enables students to utilize their mobile devices for accessing courses and groups. Students can conveniently submit assignments, engage in discussions, check grades, and review course materials. The app also offers access to course calendars, To-Do items, notifications, and Conversation messages.

• Follow the mobile guide for students to install the Canvas Student App.  

• Explore the Canvas Community’s in-depth mobile guides for Android and iOS. 

In the event of a grade dispute, you can submit a support ticket to request student activity from a Blackboard course. 

For questions related to Canvas, please contact the Technology Service Desk.