Getting Started
New to Canvas? Start here!
Step 1: Log in to Canvas
You can access Canvas using your Elon credentials at https://www.elon.edu/canvas
- Log in using your Elon username and password (SSO)
- Once logged in, you’ll land on your Canvas Dashboard
Step 2: Explore your Dashboard
Your Dashboard is your home base in Canvas.
Here, you’ll see:
- Courses you’ve been assigned to teach in Fall 2026 (unpublished)
- One sandbox or practice course
Take a few minutes to click around and get familiar with the layout. You don’t need to change anything yet.
Step 3: Try a sandbox or course
If you’ve been assigned a sandbox or have access to a course:
- Open the course from your Dashboard
- Explore the navigation menu on the left
- Click into pages, assignments, or modules
This is a low-stakes space to explore. Nothing you do here will impact your Fall courses.
(If you need additional sandboxes, you can request one from TLT.)
Step 4: Understand your courses
In Canvas:
- Courses you are assigned will appear on your Dashboard
- You may need to accept invitations to join some courses
Need help accepting a course invitation? Explore this guide
Learn more about viewing all your courses
What to expect next
At this stage, your goal is simply to explore.
When you’re ready, you can begin:
- Reviewing how your Moodle content transfers to Canvas
- Organizing materials for future courses
- Attending a workshop or drop-in session
You can move into course preparation whenever it makes sense for you.
Helpful resources
If you’d like to explore further, these resources can help:
Need help?
You’re not expected to figure this out on your own.