The Canvas Student app helps you keep track of all course assignments. You can also view newly created assignments or changes to assignments in the Notifications tab.
The images in this lesson are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps.
Notes:
In the Dashboard, tap the name of the course you'd like to view.
Tap the Assignments link.
Note: You may need to swipe your screen to view the Assignments link.
In the Canvas Student app, assignments are organized by assignment group.
Note: If grading periods are enabled in your course, you can also filter to view assignments by grading period.
To view an assignment, tap the name of the assignment.
The Assignment Details page displays the assignment title, points possible, submission status, and due date [1]. You can also view the assignment's submission types [2], as well as acceptable file types for file uploads if restricted by your instructor.
To view submission details and the assignment rubric, tap the Submission & Rubric link [3].
You can also view the assignment's description [4].
To submit your assignment, tap the Submit Assignment button [5].
The Student app supports the following assignment submission types:
To submit an external tool assignment, tap the Launch External Tool button.
If an assignment is not yet available, the Assignment Details page displays the date and time the assignment will unlock.
If the assignment availability date has passed, the Assignment Details page displays the date and time the assignment was locked.