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If you are new to Canvas, this page will provide you with some essential resources to familiarize yourself with Canvas and participate in your Canvas courses.
This article covers:
Log in to Canvas
We have multiple ways for you to access Canvas. Please follow the steps below and find the best path for you.
Log in via MyHill
- Access myHill at https://myhill.stonehill.edu
- Enter your Stonehill username and password.
- Scroll down and click on the Canvas button under the Applications & Resources heading.
- You will then be directed to the Dashboard in Canvas.
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Log in via URL
- Access Canvas at https://stonehill.instructure.com/
- Enter your Stonehill username and password.
- You will then be directed to the User Dashboard in Canvas.
Note: We recommend bookmarking the URL for quick and easy access.
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Navigating Canvas
The Dashboard [1] is the main page on Canvas that consolidates essential information from all your courses. From there, you can see the following:
- The Dashboard tab [2] on the left side links to the Dashboard, displaying Course Cards, which allow you to quickly access course sites or click course activity icons to view recent course-specific Announcements, Grades, Discussions, or Files.
- The Courses [3] tab on the left side of the page shows the courses you have access to.
- The Calendar [4] tab on the left side of the page shows events and assignments for all your courses.
- The Inbox [5] tab on the left side is a messaging tool used to communicate with a course, a group, an individual student, or a group of students.
- The To Do and Coming Up [6] lists on the right side of the page shows upcoming assignments, assessments, and events, with links to read about them in further detail.
- The Recent Feedback [7] list on the right side of the page displays recent feedback from instructors and peers, including grades.
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Help with Canvas
IT Service Desk
For support, call the IT Service Desk at (508) 565-1111, email service-desk@stonehill.edu, or visit us in Duffy Academic Building, Room 025.
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The Canvas Student App
The Canvas Student app is free for students to access their Canvas course information directly from their mobile devices, available for iOS and Android devices.
Whether you’re reading through a course document, catching up on a discussion, or scrolling through new activity in your stream – Canvas is all about learning on the go. The Canvas Mobile Users site has guides on all versions of the app for more information.
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Additional Canvas Resources
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