Introduction

The Canvas Student App allows students to view class material and deadlines on their phones. Do not use the app to submit assignments or quizzes, because it is not as robust as a computer.

Resources: 

• Canvas Student App Tutorial
• Canvas Student Android Guide
• Canvas Student iOS Guide

Contents

• Setting Up the App
  
  • Install the app
  • Log in
• Changing Users
• Changing Settings
• Changing Profile Information
  
  • Edit username
  • Edit profile photo
  • Create panda avatar
  • Manage push notifications
• Using the Dashboard
  
  • Edit nickname and color
  • Edit displayed courses
  • See all courses
• Using the Calendar
• Using the To-Do List
  
  • Filter actions
• Viewing Notifications
• Using Inbox Messaging
  
  • Send new message
  • Reply/forward/delete messages
  • Filter messages
• Managing Files
  
  • Search files
  • Create folder
  • Upload files
  • Download/rename/delete files
• Using Bookmarks (Android Only)
  
  • View bookmarks
  • Add bookmarks
  • Add to home/edit/delete bookmarks
• Getting Help

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Instructions

Setting Up the App

Install the app

1. Open your device's app store.
2. Search for Canvas Student.
3. Open the app description and tap Install.
4. Tap Open once the app is downloaded and installed onto your phone.

See:

• How do I download the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I download the Canvas Student app on my iOS device?

Log in

1. Open the app.
2. Tap Find my school
   
   
   
   
3. Type and select Virginia Tech.
   
   
   
   
4. Sign in with your PID and password.
   
   
   
   
5. Verify with 2-factor Authentication.
   
   
   
   
6. You will be directed to the dashboard.

See:

• How do I log in to the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I log in to the Student app on my iOS device?

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Changing Users

To log in to Canvas as another person: 

1. Tap the menu icon.
   
   
   
   
2. Tap Change User.
   
   
   
   
3. You will be logged out and redirected to the log in screen.

See:

• How do I switch to another user account in the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I switch to another account in the Student app on my iOS device?

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Changing Settings 

1. Tap the menu icon in the top left corner.
   
   
   
   
2. Tap the gear icon.
   
   

See:

• How do I change Student app settings on my Android device?
• How do I change Student app settings on my iOS device?

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Changing Profile Information

See How do I manage my profile settings in the Student app on my Android device?

Edit username

1. From Settings, Tap Profile Settings.
   
   
   
   
2. Tap Edit Username.
   
   
   
   
3. Enter the new name.
4. Tap Ok.

Edit profile photo

1. From Settings, tap Profile Settings.
   
   
   
   
2. Tap Edit Photo.
3. Take a photo or choose one from your gallery.
   
   
   
   
4. Canvas will update and display this as your profile picture.

See

• How do I choose a profile picture in the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I choose a profile picture in the Student app on my iOS device?

Create panda avatar

1. From Settings, Tap Profile Settings.
   
   
   
   
2. Tap Create Panda Avatar.
   
   
   
   
3. Choose the head.
4. Choose the body.
5. Choose the feet.
6. Tap [...] to save it or set it as your avatar
   
   

See:

• How do I create a Panda avatar in the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I create a Panda avatar in the Student app on my iOS device?

Manage push notifications

1. In Settings, Tap Push Notifications.
   
   
   
   
2. Scroll to the notification type you want to receive.
3. Tap the slide bar.
   
   
   
   
4. The slide bar for notifications that are turned on will appear in maroon.
   
   

See:

• How do I set Notification Preferences in the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I set Notification Preferences in the Student app on my iOS device?

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Using the Dashboard

Edit course nickname and color

1. Tap [...] next to the course name.
2. Tap Edit nickname or Edit course color.
   
   

Edit displayed courses

1. From the Dashboard, tap the pencil icon in the top right corner.
   
   
   
   
2. Tap the star icon beside any course you want on your Dashboard.
   
   
   
   
3. Tap the star again to remove it from your dashboard.

See:

• How do I view Courses and Groups in the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I view Courses and Groups in the Student app on my iOS device?

See all courses

1. From the Dashboard, Tap See All.
   
   
   
   
2. Tap on the course to open it or Tap [...] to edit it.
   
   

See:

• How do I view Courses and Groups in the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I view Courses and Groups in the Student app on my iOS device?

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Using the Calendar

1. Tap the Calendar icon (second icon on the bottom).
   
   
   
   
2. Tap [...]
   
   • Tap Select Calendars. Pick up to 10 courses to display on the Calendar.
     
     
     
     
   • Change views by month, week, and day.
   • Tap Create New Event.
     
     
     
     
3. Swipe left on the calendar to view upcoming events.
4. Swipe right on the calendar to view past events.
5. Tap the calendar icon to return to today's date.
   
   
   
   
6. Tap the arrow icon to hide the calendar.
   
   

See:

• How do I view the Calendar in the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I create a new calendar event in the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I view the Calendar in the Student app on my iOS device?
• How do I subscribe to the Canvas calendar on my iOS device?
• How do I unsubscribe from the Canvas calendar on my iOS device?

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Using the To-Do List

Tap the To-Do icon at the bottom of the screen. 

• Lists all upcoming assignments and quizzes that still need to be completed.
• Items are removed once a submission is made to them.

See:

• How do I view the To-Do List in the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I view the To-Do List in the Student app on my iOS device?

Filter actions

1. In To-Do, tap the funnel icon in the top right.
   
   
   
   
2. Choose how to filter - by course or assignment type. 
3. Tap Ok.

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Viewing Notifications

See:

• How do I view Notifications in the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I view Notifications in the Student app on my iOS device?

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Using Inbox Messaging

1. Tap the Inbox icon on the bottom far right of the screen. 
   
   
   
   
2. You can open, send, and delete conversations.

See:

• How do I view the Conversations Inbox in the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I view Conversations messages in the Student app on my iOS device?

Send a new message

1. In Inbox, tap [+] in the bottom right.
   
   
   
   
2. Choose the course or group.
3. Add a subject.
4. Type your message.
5. Tap the paperclip icon in the top right to add an attachment.
6. Tap the paper airplane icon to send.
   
   

See:

• How do I send a message in the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I add an attachment to a message in the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I send a message in the Student app on my iOS device?

Reply/forward/delete messages

1.  In Inbox, open the message.
2. Tap [...] next to the sender.
3. Tap Reply, Forward, Delete.
   
   

See:

• How do I view recipients in an existing group message in the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I reply to a message in the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I reply to a message in the Student app on my iOS device?
  

Filter messages

1. In Inbox, tap the down arrow below All Courses.
   
   
   
   
2. Select from All, Unread, Starred, Sent, and Archived.
   
   
   
   
3. Tap the funnel icon in the top right to filter by course.
   
   

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Managing Files 

1. Tap the menu icon in the top left.
   
   
   
   
2. Tap Files.
   
   

See:

• How do I view my User Files in the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I view my User Files in the Student app on my iOS device?

Search files

1. From Files, tap the magnifying glass icon.
   
   
   
   
2. Type in the name of the file.
3. Tap on the file.

See:

• How do I view my User Files in the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I view my User Files in the Student app on my iOS device?

Create folder

1. From Files, tap [+].
2. Tap the folder icon.
   
   
   
   
3. Type the name for the folder.
4. Tap Ok.
5. Open the folder then upload files in the folder.

See:

• How do I manage my User Files in the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I manage my User Files in the Student app on my iOS device?

Upload file

1. From Files, tap [+].
2. Tap the upload icon.
   
   
   
   
3. Choose where to upload from.
   
   
   
   
4. Tap the file.
5. Tap Upload.

See:

• How do I manage my User Files in the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I manage my User Files in the Student app on my iOS device?

Download, rename, and delete files

1. From Files, tap [...] next to the file name.
   
   
   
   
2. Taping on any will immediately start the process.

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Using Bookmarks (Android Only)

View bookmarks

1. Tap the menu icon in the top left.
   
   
   
   
2. Tap Bookmarks.
   
   
   
   

See: How do I view Bookmarks in the Student app on my Android device?

Add bookmarks

• • 1. From Bookmarks, open the page you want bookmarked.
    2. Tap [...] in the upper right corner.
    3. Tap Add Bookmark.
    4. Create name.
    5. Save.
       
       

See: How do I bookmark content in the Student app on my Android device?

Add to home, edit, and delete bookmarks

• From Bookmarks, Tap [...] next to the bookmark.
  
  
  
  
• Tap Add to home if you want a short-cut on your phone's home-screen.
  
  
  
  
• Tap Edit to rename your bookmark.
• Tap Delete to remove the bookmark.

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Getting Help

1. In Settings, tap Help.
   
   
   
   
2. Select how to report a problem
   
   

See:

• How do I get help with the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I set Notification Preferences in the Student app on my iOS device?

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