Ready to unlock the full potential of UGA Extension’s Canvas platform? Whether you’re a newcomer or a returning learner, this step-by-step guide will empower you to create your account and dive into your courses. Let’s get started!
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If you are employed by the University of Georgia & UGA Extension you will log in using your UGA MyID.
Important note
You must have an instructor-provided self-enrollment link to create an account, register & participate in a course. Email the CAES Web Team if you have questions.
Let’s begin:
First time user? Start here.
Quick note
While Google & LinkedIn SSO have been enabled, this article is focused entirely on manual account creation and standard account credentials. (I.E. username and password)
- Navigate to UGA Extension Canvas (uga.instructure.com)
- Select Log in to Canvas, under Professional and Lifelong Learners
- Click Need a Canvas Account? Click Here, It’s Free!
- Found at the top of the page to the right of the logo
- Click I’m a Student
- Enter all the information required
- Join Code (CourseID) – unique set of characters at the end of the self-enrollment URL: uga.instructure.com/enroll/CourseID
- Full Name
- Username
- Password – minimum of eight characters
- Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
- Click Start Learning
- You should now see the course home page
Recommendation
Before beginning your enrolled course, it is recommended to add an email to your user settings. Information can be found in this blog post, Stay Connected: Adding Your Email to Canvas
I have an account
If you already have an account, then the process is very simple.
- If you have a self-enrollment link, open the link in your web browser
- uga.instructure.com/enroll/CourseID
- Click Log in to Canvas, under Professional and Lifelong Learners
- Enter your account credentials and Log In
- You should see a banner at the top of the page with a red button, click Enroll in Course
- You should now see the course home page
