Environment
Canvas
Issue
Canvas is U-M’s online Learning Management System (LMS). Here’s how to log in, find your courses, and customize your experience.
Resolution
Logging in
- Open your browser and go to https://umich.instructure.com/.
- Click the Canvas login button in the upper-right corner of window.
- Type your U-M uniqname and password and hit return.
Tip: Bookmark this page so you can get to Canvas quickly.
Supported Browsers & Mobile Apps
Tip: Some features work better on a computer.
Find Your Courses
Dashboard
When you login, you'll land on your Dashboard, which shows colored cards for your courses.
- Click the yellow block M (U-M logo) in the top left corner, to return to your dashboard at anytime.
- Use the three dots on a card to change color, move or give it a nickname.
All Courses
You can view and customize (pin/favorite) your current courses on the All Courses page, and you may also be able to view past and future enrollments.
- Go to Courses -> All Courses
- Click the ★ star to pin/favorite a course to your Dashboard.
Personalize Your Canvas Experience
Profile
- Go to Account -> Profile -> Edit Profile
- Add a photo and or a short bio.
Settings
- Go to Account -> Settings
- Update your display name, pronouns, and time zone.
- Add additional emails and phone numbers for notifications.
Notifications
- Go to Account -> Notifications
- Choose how you want updates (email, text or push)
- Set preferences for Announcements, Due Dates, Grades, and Messages.
Additional Information
For questions about course content, please contact your instructor.
For Canvas or other technology-related issues please contact the ITS Service Center.
Check out the Student Getting Started Resources guide for more information about Canvas tools.