Canvas Orientation (district version)

Make sure you can:

  1. navigate through canvas
  2. change your contact information (email forwarding)
  3. Set up your class notification preference
  4. make sure you have the necessary computer requirements
  5. get FREE microsoft office for , (you need the FULL version of Excel, not just the web app)
  6. get help if you need it.

How to Navigate Canvas

If you are new to Canvas, watch the short video below about basic features of Canvas and how to navigate to your courses.


More Canvas Support

    • Find more support resources
    • Email your instructor for any course you are enrolled in
    • Access the 24-hour Canvas Support phone numbers to get help by phone
      • Berkeley City College: (844) 589-3853
      • College of Alameda: (844) 592-2199
      • Laney College: (844) 600-4955
      • Merritt College: (844) 602-6289

Important: If you are having issues with enrollment, such as being unable to access a course you're enrolled for, you should email the Peralta Helpdesk @ helpdesk@cc.peralta.edu. Canvas Support will not be able to help with these types of issues.


Get the Canvas App on Your Phone

Android Devices: Canvas App |  Android Phones | Video Links to an external site.

iOS Devices: Canvas App | iOS Phones | Video Links to an external site.