Using the Canvas Calendar

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Last updated: May 24, 2021
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The calendar feature of Canvas provides students, parents and teachers a global view of all work that is due for all courses in one location. Choose the device below to find out how to use the calendar feature of Canvas.

Website

In the left-vertical navigation bar, go to Calendar, then proceed with the steps below

  1. The Calendar displays content for all courses. In the navigation bar, you can choose to view the calendar in Week, Month, or Agenda view [1]. The view you choose dictates the style of the calendar window [2]. By default, the calendar appears in Month view.
    The sidebar [3] shows a quick-view calendar and a list of all courses. A limit of 10 courses can be viewed at any given time. The colored squares next to each calendar toggles the calendars on or off.

  2. Clicking on an assignment will show you more details. In the Dashboard, tap on Calendar at the bottom of the screen then proceed with the below steps

Smartphones

On the Dashboard, tap on Calendar at the bottom of the screen, then proceed with the steps below

  1. By default, the calendar opens in week view and shows assignments for all courses. Tap on the name of the month to toggle between month and week view. Tap on Calendars to manage which course calendars you view. 

  2. Dots under the date indicate that assignments are due that day.

  3. Tap on the name of the assignment to view assignment details. Not all assignment details are visible in the app (i.e. student submissions and teacher feedback). If you need to see more details, log into Canvas through the website. 

More information about using the Canvas calendar can be found in this article