Canvas is the official learning management system (LMS) used by Sonoma State University. Canvas features integrated LTIs and education applications such as TurnItIn, Zoom, and more.
Getting Started with Canvas as a Student
- How do I log into Canvas?
- Log in to the Online Services Portal and click on Canvas.
- How do I access my course in Canvas?
- Once you login you will be directed to the Canvas Dashboard
- Select your course by clicking on the course title
- This will navigate you to the course home page and content
- How do I learn more about navigating Canvas?
- Begin by watching this 6-minute Canvas Overview Video for students
- Video Guides are available for any topic you would like to view
- Written Guides are available for any topic you would like to view and provide step-by-step instructions with screenshots
- Who do I contact with questions about Canvas?
- For login challenges, contact IT Help Desk (Schulz 1001, 707-664-4357, helpdesk@sonoma.edu(link sends e-mail))
- 24/7 Canvas Student Support 833-263-0709
- Within Canvas, click on the Help icon and select a support option: chat, phone, guides, or report a problem see your course in one, go back to Online Services and check the other.
Student Canvas Support
- 24-hour Canvas Student Hotline 833-263-0709
- Within Canvas, click on the Help icon and select a support option: chat, phone, guides, or report a problem
- SSU IT Help Desk (login challenges and computer support)
- Schulz 1000
- helpdesk@sonoma.edu(link sends e-mail)
- 707-664-4357
- Monday—Thursday, 8 am to 7 pm; Friday 8 am to 5 pm
- Resources
- Canvas Overview Video
- How to get started with Canvas (one-page Google Doc)
- Student Canvas Guides (How to's, Videos, Community)
- Canvas Mobile App