When can I access Canvas?
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Access Canvas as a Brand New Student
Step 1:
Log in to myBristol.
Step 2:
- Sign up for your 1st course. Contact Advising for assistance.
- Wait 24 hours. Your Canvas access is being prepared!
Step 3:
- Click the Canvas button in myBristol, the Dashboard will load.
- Your courses appear on the 1st day of the semester (so don't be scared if it looks a little empty!).
- Optionally, complete the Future Enrollments Tutorial to double-check what courses will appear.
Done! The Canvas button works for you in myBristol! ✔️
"The semester started/starts soon... where is my course?"
Step 1:
Complete the Future Enrollment Tutorial to double-check what semester your course starts—it may have changed!
Done! Your courses are found! ✔️
"I lost access to my Dashboard!"
Step 1:
Sometimes Canvas acts a bit goofy! Try these steps:
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Clear your cache and cookies for your web browser.
- Click any "Update" button you see in the upper-right corner of your web browser.
- Use a different web browser. We recommend Chrome or Firefox!
- Call Bristol Support: 774-357-3333 for extra help!
Note! A quick workaround may be to click the Dashboard button if it appears on the left in Canvas.
Done! The Dashboard is now accessible! ✔️
"I had a course, but it disappeared..."
Step 1:
Contact the Registrar & Records Office! You can write them a Bristol email with details about the missing course.
Done! The mystery is solved ✔️