Getting Started with Canvas

Everything you need to prepare, publish, and manage your course in Canvas at Rutgers–Newark.

1. Start Here

New to Canvas? Start with these essential steps to prepare your course for the semester.

Set up your course, import content, and organize your materials.

Connect with your students and keep them informed throughout the semester.

Build learning activities that support your course goals.

Review and publish your course to make it visible to students.

Follow these steps to get your course ready for students.

Add or update your syllabus and course policies.

Add content and organize it into modules or weekly folders.

Build assignments, quizzes, and discussions for your students.

Review your course settings and make your course available to students.

Explore teaching practices and how Canvas can support them.

Encourage participation with interactive tools and activities.

Use modules and pages to create a clear learning structure.

Use feedback tools and rubrics to support student learning.

Create quizzes, exams, and projects to assess learning.