Canvas is AUT’s web-based learning environment where you can access learning materials while you're studying at AUT, including lecture slides, course readings, assessments, grades and contact details of your academic team all in one place.
Once you’ve enrolled into your courses for the semester, they will be accessible online in Canvas, 7 days before the semester start date.
You will have full access to your currently enrolled courses in Canvas throughout the semester, as well as read-only access to your courses from the past two years. When you graduate or no longer have course enrolments with AUT, your access to Canvas will be disabled. Please download and save your course materials for your own reference.
Canvas is intuitive and easy to use. If you're new to Canvas, check out some of these resources to help you get started.
The dashboard is the first thing you will see when you log into Canvas.
Configure your profile, language, time zone, default email and notifications.
The calendar is a great way to view everything you have to do for all your courses in one place.
Choose the best way to communicate, depending on who you want to talk to.
Canvas has accessibility features to make it easier for everyone to find their way round their courses.
Learn how to access a typical Canvas course.
Use the course calendar to see upcoming events and join online sessions.
How to find all the content you need in Canvas.
Where to go to find assessments in Canvas.
How to submit assessments and which file types are supported.
How to view grades and feedback on your assessments.
Learn more about your AUT faculty on the Canvas faculty pages below. You can meet some of the team and find out what support they provide.
The Canvas Student app is a great way to keep up to date with activity in your courses. You'll find it in the Play Store or the Apple Store.
Once the app is installed:
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If you need help using Canvas, you can chat directly with Canvas Support through a 24/7 live chat. You’ll find this in the left-hand menu under ‘Help’ in Canvas.
If you have a technical issue with Canvas, log it with the ICT Service Desk.