Canvas

Canvas is a course management system that supports online learning and teaching. It allows professors to post grades, information, and assignments online. It is being used by universities and colleges all over the world.

Please Note Students will NOT have access to their courses in Canvas until the first day of the term for Distance Learning courses and one week prior to the start of the term for Military/Contract courses.

Log in to Canvas with MyCoast username

Canvas Support

For Students

How do I log into Canvas?

There are two options for logging into Canvas.

1. (Option 1) Log in using your MyCoast user name:
   1. To log into Canvas, go to the Canvas login with MyCoast username page.
   2. Click the button that reads "Login with your MyCoast Account". When you click on that button you will be directed to a login page.
   3. Enter your MyCoast user name and MyCoast password, and click the Login button.
2. (Option 2) Alternate Login instructions:

   To set up your alternate login, go to the Canvas login via email webpage. The first time that you use this method you will need to establish a Canvas password.

   1. Click on the "Password Help" link
   2. Enter your Coastline email, and click "Request Password"
   3. Click the password reset link received in your email
   4. Follow the instructions to change your password

   NOTE: After resetting your password, you may be re-directed to another webpage. Close that browser window and open a new one at the Canvas login with college email page.

   Check out our video on "How To Set Up Your Login".

I forgot my MyCoast password

1. To reset your MyCoast password, go to the Canvas login with MyCoast username page.
2. Click the button that reads "Login with your MyCoast Account". You will be directed to a login page.
3. Click the link that reads "Forgot your password?".
4. You will enter your personal email address (not your student email) and either your C-Number (student ID number) or your MyCoast user name. Then click the "Submit Request" button.
5. Follow the instructions that you will receive at your personal email.

I don't see my course listed in Canvas

1. After logging into Canvas, click Courses > All Courses .
2. Courses which have not officially begun are listed under Future Enrollments. Once the course start date arrives, you will be able to enter the course.
3. If your course does not appear in the list of All Courses in Canvas, go to MyCoast and verify that you are enrolled in the class. If it shows that you are not enrolled, contact Admissions & Records (A&R).
4. If MyCoast shows that you are enrolled, contact Coastline Canvas Help support (see below).

General Canvas Help

• You can find most answers at Canvas Guides.
• Canvas supports the last two versions of every browser release. For more information go to the Canvas Guides:
  • Which browsers does Canvas support?
  • What are the basic computer specifications for Canvas?

How do I contact Canvas Help Support?

• Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm Pacific Time
  • Coastline students call (714) 241-6216.
• Submit a Canvas help request by sending an email to canvashelp@coastline.edu.
• After hours Canvas support is available, Mon. - Fri. 5pm – 8am Pacific Time and weekends. Please visit the Canvas login with MyCoast username page and click the Help link for the phone number to Canvas Support Hotline (after hours).

• For Faculty

  How do I log into Canvas?

  There are two options for logging into Canvas.

  1. (Option 1) Log in using your MyCoast user name:
     1. To log into Canvas, go to the Canvas login with MyCoast username page.
     2. Click the button that reads "Login with your MyCoast Account". When you click on that button you will be directed to a login page.
     3. Enter your MyCoast user name and MyCoast password in the page that opens.
     4. Click Login
  2. (Option 2) Alternate Login instructions:

     To set up your alternate login, go to the Canvas login via email webpage. The first time that you use this method you will need to establish a Canvas password.

     1. Click on the "Password Help" link
     2. Enter your Coastline email, and click "Request Password"
     3. Click the password reset link received in your email
     4. Follow the instructions to change your password

     NOTE: After resetting your password, you may be re-directed to another webpage. Close that browser window and open a new one at the Canvas login with college email page.

     Check out our video on "How To Set Up Your Login".

  I forgot my MyCoast password

  1. To reset your MyCoast password, go to the Canvas login with MyCoast username page.
  2. Click the button that reads "Login with your MyCoastAccount". When you click on that button you will be directed to a login page.
  3. Click the link that reads "Forgot your password?".
  4. You will enter your personal email address (not your faculty email) and your MyCoast user name. Then click the "Submit Request" button.
  5. Follow the instructions that you will receive at your personal email.

  I don't see my course listed in Canvas

  • After logging into Canvas, click Courses > All Courses.
  • If you wish to see specific courses in your dashboard, read the How do I use the Dashboard in Canvas Guides.

  General Canvas Help

  • You can find most answers at Canvas Guides.
  • Canvas supports the last two versions of every browser release. For more information go to the Canvas Guides:
    • Which browsers does Canvas support?
    • What are the basic computer specifications for Canvas?

  How do I contact Canvas Help Support?

  • Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm Pacific Time
    • Coastline students call (714) 241-6216.
  • Submit a Canvas help request by sending an email to canvashelp@coastline.edu.
  • After hours Canvas support is available, Mon. - Fri. 5pm - 8am Pacific Time and weekends. Please visit the Canvas login with MyCoast username page and click the Help link for the phone number to Canvas Support Hotline (after hours).

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