Using Canvas: Logging In

Peralta Student Email is required on Canvas. To access your email and your Canvas course, you should log in to the Peralta Portal Links to an external site.. Here, you can find messages from your instructor or contact your instructor Links to an external site. directly. 

Canvas Login Video Instructions

Please see the video below with instructions on how to log in to Canvas.

Instructions on How to Log in to Canvas

Canvas Login Written Instructions

  1. You must already be enrolled in the course.
    To enroll in classes, go to Passport at https://pa.peralta.edu Links to an external site.  

  2. Go to the Peralta Portal Links to an external site. and select "Students"   

  3. Login using the same username and password as your Student Email.
    • If you recently used your Student Email, you will not need to reset your password.
    • If you have not logged in to your Student Email recently or if you are a new student, then you will need to reset your password using safe and secure verification steps (similar to Google and Yahoo email). Refer to the Login and Password Reset Instructions Links to an external site.. 
  4. You will be logged in to your Apps panel. Click on the Canvas icon  canvas-icon_36.png
      
  5. Your courses will appear on your Canvas Dashboard at the start of the semester.
    • If you still cannot find your course, please contact your instructor by using "Ask Your Instructor a Question" on the left-side Help menu   help_icon.PNG, or send an email to the Canvas Helpdesk at  canvas@peralta.edu - be sure to include your full name, your student ID#, the name of the course, and describe what happened.

If you need help with your Student Email, resetting your password, or accessing your Canvas course, please send an email to helpdesk@cc.peralta.edu  Be sure to give your name, your Student ID, and explain what happened.

See also: Login FAQs