Canvas
Canvas is your go-to online platform for everything related to your courses. Whether you're checking assignments, messaging your professor, or reviewing lecture materials, Canvas keeps it all in one place — accessible from your laptop, tablet, or phone.
Welcome to Canvas at UNC!
Whether you’re taking classes on campus, online, or a mix of both, Canvas is your go-to hub for all things academic at UNC. From checking assignments and grades to joining discussions and submitting work, Canvas keeps you connected to your courses, anytime, anywhere.
Log in with your BearMail and explore a platform designed to help you stay organized, communicate with professors, and succeed in your studies. With easy access to course materials, announcements, and deadlines, Canvas makes it simple to stay on track and in control of your learning.
To get started, click the appropriate login button below and dive into your courses with confidence.
Canvas Login
Guests
If you have a Canvas Guest Account, click Guest Login above to be directed to the appropriate page.
Student Support & FAQ's
Canvas lets you manage your courses efficiently by providing access to class materials, assignment submissions, quizzes, grades, and communication tools. You can stay organized with a built-in to-do list, collaborate with classmates through discussions, and easily connect with instructors—all in one platform.
Explore the self-paced tutorial for a tailored introduction to the Canvas Learning Management System.
Need help navigating your courses? You’re in the right place. This site is your go-to resource for understanding announcements, assignments, collaborations, course navigation, discussions, grades, quizzes, and much more. Whether you’re new to Canvas or just looking to sharpen your skills, we’re here to make your learning experience smoother and more successful.
Download the Canvas app on your device today!
Explore app settings and discover key features designed for mobile devices:
All courses (past, current and future), are available within the All Courses menu in Canvas. The courses status below relates to course participation availability and is dependent on the scheduled start and end dates for that section.
Past courses are accessible unless the instructor has restricted access to that particular course. Once a course concludes it will be removed from your dashboard unless you have explicitly favorited that course. Once a course concludes, participation is restricted automatically.
Future courses are visible from the All Courses menu, under Future Enrollments. These courses are not available until the instructor publishes the course and will automatically move your dashboard upon the scheduled start date unless you have set another course as a favorite. Participation is restricted until the scheduled start date.
Current courses are visible from the All Courses menu, and appear on your Dashboard unless you have favorited another course. The instructor must publish the course before students can access it.
Learn how to change your Canvas notification preferences.
For students who have both an @unco.edu and @bears.unco.edu email address, notifications will be sent to your @unco.edu email address by default.
For students who do not have an @unco.edu email address, notifications will be sent to your @bears.unco.edu email address by default.
At the end of a term, you will retain view-only access to each of your courses indefinitely. Here’s what that means for you:
- You’ll be able to view your final grades, feedback, and course materials.
- You will not be able to view quiz questions or answers.
- You will not be able to submit assignments or participate in discussions.
- The “End of Term” is defined as the Sunday after finals week.
- Your view-only access is independent of a course’s participation dates.
- Instructors can override this default setting on a course-by-course basis.
Your view-only access will remain active as long as you’re enrolled at UNC or until your instructor changes the setting for that course.
Faculty and staff can visit the IM&T Intranet for step-by-step guides, FAQs, and personalized assistance to support their technology needs.
