Canvas is where you'll find all the courses you're currently enrolled in, and it's where your lecturer will post materials, discussions, assignments, projects and grades - basically everything you need to participate in the course.
Canvas is intuitive and easy to use. If you're new to Canvas, use the videos and resources on this page to get started.
Your course will not show on your Canvas dashboard until 7 days before your course is due to start. The good news is you can still see the courses you're enrolled in. Have a look at Courses in the navigation bar on the left when you're using Canvas.
Your login name and password for Canvas will be the same as they are for logging onto Student Hub Online and AUT computers. Your default password is your day and month of birth in this format (ddmmm) Example: 03aug. You can reset your password if you've forgotten it.
For best performance, we recommend you use the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari when viewing Canvas.
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
If you need help with using Canvas, you can chat directly with Canvas Support through a 24/7 live chat. When you're using Canvas, you’ll find it in the left-hand menu, under Help.
If you have a technical issue with Canvas, log it with the ICT Service Desk.
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: