Canvas is a learning management system that UH instructors often use to deliver coursework and assignments to online students.
Instructors rely on Canvas to communicate with students, deliver course materials, administer exams, or hold group sessions online. Canvas is frequently used for online distance education courses, but instructors often use this tool in traditional face-to-face or hybrid courses on campus. When students register for a course that uses Canvas, they are automatically entered into Canvas and will see the course about 5 days before classes start or within 1-2 days of registration after classes begin.
While most DE instructors use Canvas, several math courses and history courses use CourseWare and CourseCompass, respectively as alternatives to Canvas. Some instructors even use their own site.
Canvas Resources
For common Canvas FAQs and troubleshooting assistance, please visit https://uh.edu/canvas/.
Support for Students
- UH Canvas Support Information
- CougarNet Password Wizard for Password Resets
Only available to current students, faculty and staff - Frequently Asked Questions
- New Canvas Users
Resources for Students
- Canvas Help for Students
- Avoid getting LOCKED OUT during exams
- Know when your password expires. Check for UH Login Info box under Courses in Learn or check AccessUH.
- Use Course Finder to check if your course uses Learn