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HomeGuidesCanvas for StudentsProfile and Account Settings

Profile and Account Settings

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Setting your Profile, Notification Preferences, and other account settings can help you use Canvas more effectively.

  • Canvas Avatars for Students
  • Canvas Profiles for Students
  • Setting Your Notification Preferences for Students

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    Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Online Office Hours, which are offered at select times during the academic year, are scheduled appointment sessions for faculty, grad students, teaching assistants, and students to get individualized Canvas assistance. Schedule an Appointment and let us know how we can prepare in advance to help you. We look […]
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    Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Online Office Hours, which are offered at select times during the academic year, are scheduled appointment sessions for faculty, grad students, teaching assistants, and students to get individualized Canvas assistance. Schedule an Appointment and let us know how we can prepare in advance to help you. We look […]
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