Logging in to Your Online Course(s)

It is important for students to regularly read/respond to messages, check for new announcements, and participate in class. Regularly logging in to your online course is will ensure that you don't miss out on a deadline or upcoming assignment. We highly recommend installing the Canvas Student App to help keep you on track!

First Day of Class

It is very important that you log into your Canvas courses(s) the first day of class, this date is listed on your course schedule. For hybrid courses, please be sure to attend the first class meeting.

Many instructors have work that starts immediately and assignments due at the end of the first week! You may find that your instructor asks you to complete a "check-in" activity to ensure you are still interested in taking the course. These activities can range from participating in a discussion forum, submitting a bio, or sending a message.

What can happen if I don't participate?

Participating in class is an important part of the learning process. Be sure to review your course syllabus for detailed information about participation. However, lack of participation during the first week and/or couple weeks can lead to an instructor dropping you from their roster.

How often should I log into my Canvas courses?

If you don't log into Canvas regularly you could miss out on a lot of things!

It is recommended that you should log in and check your Canvas courses:

At least 3-4 times a week for an online course
At least 2-3 times a week for a hybrid course
At least once a week for a traditional course

The above number of log-ins are an estimation and depending on the course you may find it necessary to log in more or less frequently.

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