Canvas 101 for Students

1. Go directly to http:// jsr.my.vccs.edu/ or click on My Reynolds from the Reynolds home page at http://www.reynolds.edu/.

2. When the VIrginia's Community Colleges login screen appears, login with your My Reynolds username & multifactor authentication (MFA).

3. When the My Applications menu appears, click on the Canvas tile.

• Click on Account from the menu on the left
• Then click on Profile to add a profile photo or picture to your account. 
• Click on the pencil icon to upload a photo or picture.

The navigation menu for any course on Canvas generally includes:

• Home
• Announcements
• Syllabus
• Modules
• Grades
• Zoom
• Tutoring
• Library Services

It is essential that you READ THE COURSE SYLLABUS for any course you are enrolled in the 1st DAY OF CLASS if not before. The syllabus is a course roadmap that will help you succeed in your classes. The syllabus contains the expectations for the course including:

• course description
• course learning objectives
• course assignments and due dates
• test dates
• grading policy including how grades are weighted for each assignment and test
• Other important information for the course

Examples of Course Syllabi:

• Click on Calendar from the menu on the left to view when assignments are due in any class.
• You can also create your own events in the Canvas calendar by selecting the  + (plus) sign located near the top right of the screen.

• Click on Inbox from the menu on the left to read, reply to and compose email messages to your instructor or students from any class.