Canvas for Students

Getting Started

You can login to Canvas with your Willamette account here: https://willamette.instructure.com/ 

You will automatically be added to your Canvas course sites 2 weeks before term starts, and you will see them under “Courses” on the Global Navigation on the left. 

Initial setup:

• What are the basic computer specifications for Canvas?
• Which browsers does Canvas support?

FAQ:

• How can I use Canvas on my mobile device? 
• How do I use the app?
• How do I turn on / off notifications? 
• How do I change my name? 
• How do I look at my grades?
• How do I get added to a course?

VIDEO (and text): Student Getting Started Resources

How do I get added to a course? 

Enroll for the course and the Registrar will add you. The system will not immediately sync, so you may not show up in the Canvas course for 24-48 hours.

Tech support: For technical assistance, start a ticket with WITS