This article guides learners in the basics for accessing Canvas at the University of Alberta including how to confirm they are using a using a supported browser. 

System and Browser Requirements

Canvas provides a support article that describes their system and browser requirements. The page also includes a built-in check that shows if your browser is supported and up to date:

Logging in

Starting from most ualberta.ca pages, you can find the link to Canvas in the menu located within the 3-dots found on the upper-right on the header.

UAlberta Single Sign-On

If prompted, log in with your UAlberta CCID credentials.

Canvas Dashboard

The dashboard should be the first screen seen after logging in, which will display published courses available to you at the top.

*Note: If you do not have a CCID or require any changes to your UAlberta account and other central services such as Bear Tracks or Gmail, please contact IST Helpdesk at 780-492-8000 or through the U of A Service Portal available on the Staff Service Centre and the Student Service Centre webpages. You can also visit their website at http://ist.ualberta.ca/.