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Canvas App – Calendar

See How to log in to the Canvas App here.

Once the app is open:

  • On the bottom of the screen is the Global Navigation menu. Click on the calendar icon.
Canvas Calendar Icon
  • The Calendar page shows all assignments and events for your courses. The current date is always selected and indicated by the solid background [1]. Any assignments or events on the current date display below the calendar in an agenda format. Assignments or events on other dates are indicated by a dot below the date. Multiple dots indicate multiple assignments or events. To view the details of an individual assignment or event, tap the name of the assignment or event.
Canvas calendar day view
  • You can manage the courses that display in the calendar by clicking the Calendars link [1]. A list of all courses will appear in the pop up window. Be sure all courses have a checkmark to show those course events in the student calendar.
Canvas calendar linkCanvas calendar courses
  • To view assignments and events for other dates, swipe the week view left or right [1].You can also expand to the calendar Month view by tapping the name of the month [2] and swiping the month view left or right.
Canvas calendar month view
Canvas calendar add to do

See the Canvas Guides about the calendar in the Canvas app.