Access Canvas with the Student App
The Canvas Student app allows students convenient access to courses and groups using a mobile device. Students can submit assignments, participate in discussions, view grades, and access course materials. The app also provides access to course calendars, To-Do items, notifications, and Inbox messages. However, not all Canvas features are supported on the Canvas Student app.
Log in to the Student App
- Upon opening the app, select the Find My School button.
- Under "What's your school's name?", search for: University of the Incarnate Word or UIW
- Select the "University of the Incarnate Word" option that appears, then select next to connect to your courses.
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) students access the ABSN program courses by searching for: uiwabsnonline or uiwabsnonline.instructure.com. With this program, an option won't populate from the search and you'll need to select Next to continue to the login.
Recommendations
Most instructors build their courses using a web browser and the visual design looks "right" when accessed via Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. We recommend all students:
- Access each course using a web browser first.
- Check the course via web browser if you have any issues with the mobile app.
Also, consider web browser access instead of the mobile app if:
- Formatting is problematic, such as if you're in dark mode and info won't show properly until you turn it to light mode.
- Viewing the subject matter in a smaller display makes it harder to understand or work productively, such as detailed images, complex diagrams, or spreadsheets.
- Wired Internet is preferred when you want to ensure you don't lose your signal while taking a test.
- You're typing more text, and a keyboard makes it easier.
- Your course includes digital textbooks or activities that don't function properly as not every tech is mobile-friendly.
Having trouble signing in?
In some cases, if you're experiencing difficulties signing into the mobile app, try the following troubleshooting steps.
Check your password
At UIW, Canvas sign-in information is the same for Cardinal Apps. Ensure your password is correct by:
- Open a private (aka incognito) browser window.
- Within a private web browser window, navigate to Cardinal Apps and log in.
If your password works and you can log in, ensure you enter the same one for the Student app. If not, ensure you have the correct password and try again in the Student app.
Try QR for mobile login
You can view a Canvas login QR code in Canvas through your web browser. You can scan this QR code with your mobile device to log in to Canvas mobile apps without entering your institution URL and user credentials.
Written guide
Video guide
00:07: How do I view a QR code to log in to the canvas mobile apps? 00:12: In global navigation, click the account link then click the Q 00:16: R code for mobile, login link, 00:19: To display your mobile login, qr-code, click the proceed button. 00:24: View your qr-code. The Q R code can be scanned from the login 00:28: page of a student app from an Android device or an iOS device. 00:33: This guide covered how to view a QR code to log into the canvas mobile apps
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