A Quick Tour of Canvas for Students


UMass Amherst is moving to Canvas. During the transition, you may see your courses in Moodle and Blackboard, or see them listed in Canvas.

To Log into Canvas

  1. Navigate to umass.edu/it/canvas
  2. Select Sign in to Canvas
  3. Enter your NetID and password
  4. Click Sign in
    • Authenticate with two-step login if prompted. 

 

To Log Out of Canvas

  1. In the left-hand navigation menu, select Account.
  2. On the Account fly-out, at the top of the menu, select Logout

 

Find Your Courses

When you first log into Canvas, you will be brought to your Dashboard. In addition to alerts and to-do list, you will see all Canvas courses you have access to, each represented by a Canvas Course Card.

Click the name of the course card to access the course. 
Example of a course card:
A course card for an example course

Quick walkthrough of Canvas for Students

 

The Canvas Student App

Once you download the app, you will be asked for your School Name in order to log in. Search for “amh” or “amherst” to locate University of Massachusetts Amherst.  

Get Help

24/7 Canvas Support

If you need help with your Canvas course, there are several support options:

 

Trouble logging in? Need help with your account? IT Support

If you’re having trouble logging into Canvas, reach out to the IT Service Desk. 

Get help from UMass Amherst IT Service Desk

Note: UMass Amherst IT cannot provide login support over email, but if you provide a contact number they will call as soon as they are able to.

 

UMass Student Support Services

Supports for students are available across campus.