If you're new to Canvas, consider using doing the following:

Update Your Profile. All new Canvas users should personalize their Canvas profile, including adding a picture of yourself. Click on the account icon in the top left corner to edit your profile at any time!
Update Your Notification Preferences. Canvas can send you Notifications about course activities to your email, and your cell phone. To learn how to personalize preferences, read the information found in the link above, then go to account in the top left corner and choose notifications, to customize your preferences.
Search Canvas Guides. This is a great resource available to you as a student! If ever you have questions about anything from the basics of Canvas to properly submitting an assignment, or working in a group, utilize the Canvas guides; there are many tutorials awaiting you.

Supported Browsers. Find out what browsers work best for this course (Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
Apps: Canvas was optimized for desktop displays but can also be used on mobile browsers. To have the ability to access Canvas from your phone, we encourage you to utilize the free Canvas mobile app. Click on the link below that is associated with the type of phone you have.