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How Does My Student Use The Canvas Student App (iPad, iPhone, or Android)

 
 
This video is for Canvas Student app users on iOS and Android devices. The steps in this video are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps. To learn more about this topic, visit the Canvas Guides below:

What is the Canvas Student app

Canvas Student allows students to access their courses and groups using a mobile device. Students can submit assignments, participate in discussions, view grades and course materials. The app also provides access to course calendars, To Do items, notifications, and Conversations messages.

Canvas Student requires a Canvas account and is available for both Android and iOS devices.

View Courses and Groups

View Courses and Groups

Students can access their courses and groups from the Dashboard. Courses and groups include the navigation items that can be viewed in the browser version of Canvas.

Note: Not all Canvas features are supported on the app at this time.

View Assignments

View Assignments

Students can view details on assignments, quizzes, and discussions and submit these items from the app.

Navigate App

Navigate App

Students can use the Navigation Bar to access their calendar, To Do list, notifications, or Inbox.

Manage Account

Manage Account

Students can manage their Canvas account using the Student app. Students can manage their files, display course grades, get help from Canvas Support, change users, and log out of the app.