11. Common Canvas FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
ONLINE STUDENT READINESS TUTORIALS
LAVC Support for Canvas
- How do I register for online classes at Los Angeles Valley College?
- How do I login to Canvas for the first time (New Students)?
- How do I get live in-person technical help with Canvas at LAVC?
- What number do I call for after-hours help with Canvas?
Announcements:
- How do I reply to an annoucement?
Assignments:
- How do I submit an assignment online?
- How do I enter a URL as an assignment submission?
- How do I upload a file as an assignment submission in Canvas?
- How do I upload a file from Microsoft Office 365 as an assignment submission?
- How do I know when my assignment has been submitted?
- How do I view assignment comments from my instructor?
Calendar
- How do I add an event to my calendar as a student?
- How do I add a to-do item in the Calendar as a student?
Discussions
- How do I reply to a discussion as a student?
- How do I attach a file to a discussion reply as a student?
- How do I reply to a classmate’s discussion?
Files
- How do I upload ZIP files as a student?
- How do I preview a file as a student?
Dashboard
- How do I view grades in the Dashboard as a student?
- How do I log out of Canvas as a student?
Grades
- How do I view my grades in a current course?
Modules
- How do I view Modules as a student?
Inbox
- How do I find my unread messages in the Inbox as a student?
- How do I send a message to a user in a course in the Inbox as a student?
- How do I archive a conversation as a student?
Pages
- How do I upload a PDF to a page in a group?
- How do I edit a page in a group?
People and Groups
- How do I view my course analytics as a student?
- How do I join a group as a student?
Profile and User Settings
- How do I edit my profile in my user account as a student?
- How do I add a profile picture in my user account as a student?
Rich Content Editor
- How do I embed images from Canvas into the Rich Content Editor as a student?
- How do I upload a video using the Rich Content Editor as a student?
Quizzes
- How do I submit a quiz?
- How do I submit a survey?
- How do I view quiz comments from my instructor?
- How do I view the rubric for a quiz?
- How do I take a quiz?
- How do I answer each type of question in a quiz?
Web and Publisher Services
Q: Where can I access my book’s publisher site from Canvas?
A: Your instructor will place a link on the Course Navigation Menu.
Help Links
Canvas Live Chat Assistance 24/7
Class Login
Canvas Login Instructions
- In a web browser, go to https://mycollege.laccd.edu
- LoginID/UserID: Your 9-digit student ID number (example: 881234567 or 900123456)
- Password: Same as your SIS password (where you registered for the class). Show me.