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Learning in Canvas

Canvas is the University's online learning platform, where you will find information and resources for your units of study, from lectures and readings to assessments.
  • https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/ Log in to Canvas

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What you can access

Access learning materials for each unit of study you are enrolled in. Each unit will have its own site that will usually include:

  • the unit of study outline
  • learning resources such as lecture notes and recordings, interactive videos, links to readings and articles
  • communication tools such as announcements and discussions
  • activities including quizzes
  • assignment submission
  • a calendar where you can view and download important course dates
  • the unit of study coordinator contact details.

You can access your units in Canvas for the entire time you are a student at the University. Once a semester has finished, you will still be able to review content and files from past subjects, but won’t be able to submit assignments, take quizzes or add to discussions.

Unit of study coordinators are responsible for managing the content on their site. For unit-specific questions or feedback such as learning resources, assessments, classes and issues with study, contact your unit coordinator.

Log in to Canvas

Once you have completed your enrolment you will have access to Canvas.

Log in using your UniKey and password. If you have any problems, contact us on 1800 793 864 (option 4 for ICT) or submit an online enquiry.

Your unit of study sites will appear in your Canvas dashboard one week before the semester starts.

We recommend you use the following browsers to access Canvas:

We recommend you install two browsers on your computer, as this will give you an alternative if problems arise in one browser.

Help using Canvas

Missing sites

Your unit of study websites will be available one week before session starts.

Your unit of study website may not appear for a few reasons.

  • Your unit of study does not have a website. Ask your lecturer/tutor if this is the case.
  • Your unit of study coordinator may have requested the site be available later. Check this with your lecturer/tutor; contact details can be found in your unit of study outline.
  • If you change your enrolment, it can take up to 24 hours for this to be updated in Canvas. Your unit of study will automatically appear after this is updated.

Extra sites

Your faculty, school or department may create specialised sites available to students enrolled in the faculty, school or a particular degree. They are part of your enrolment and may be designed to help you with specific skills such as laboratory workplace health and safety.

eCommunity sites

You may be enrolled in an online eCommunity when you take part in activities that are not related to just one unit of study. They typically provide a space for extracurricular activities, such as clubs and societies.

Once you log into Canvas, your eCommunity sites will appear in your Dashboard and under the left-hand Courses Menu.

To join an eCommunity, you may be able to self-enrol. If not, the administrator will need to add you to the site.

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Download the app

Use the Canvas Student app to access Canvas on your mobile device and receive communications directly on your device.

For information on how to download and navigate the app, visit the Student Canvas Guide.

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