Canvas: How to Access Canvas (Students, Faculty, and Staff)

Accessing Canvas (Students, Faculty, and Staff)

NC A&T State University | Canvas Access Guide

Overview

Canvas is North Carolina A&T State University's Learning Management System (LMS). It provides a centralized online environment where students, faculty, and staff can teach, learn, collaborate, and communicate.

Canvas supports a variety of academic activities, including:

  • Accessing course materials and sharing instructional resources
  • Submitting assignments
  • Participating in course discussions
  • Completing assessments
  • Providing feedback and viewing grades
  • Supporting other teaching and learning activities

Before You Begin

Have your NC A&T OneID username and password available. You may also need to complete multifactor authentication (MFA) when prompted.

How to Access Canvas

  1. Open your preferred web browser. Recommended browsers include Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari on macOS.
  2. Navigate to the NC A&T Canvas login page:

    https://ncat.instructor.com

  3. Sign in using your OneID username and password.
  4. Complete Multifactor Authentication (MFA) if prompted.

Recommended Web Browsers

Browser Recommendation
Google Chrome Recommended
Microsoft Edge Recommended
Mozilla Firefox Recommended
Safari (macOS) Recommended
Internet Explorer Not supported

Troubleshooting Login Issues

If you cannot access Canvas, review the following:

  • OneID Credentials: Confirm you are entering the correct username and password.
  • Multifactor Authentication: Complete the verification process when prompted.
  • Browser: Try a supported, up-to-date browser.
  • Additional Assistance: Contact the IT Service Desk if you continue experiencing OneID or MFA problems.

Important: Canvas Login Credentials

NC A&T students, faculty, and staff should use their university OneID credentials to access Canvas. External guests should follow the separate Canvas guest access procedure provided by their campus sponsor.

IT Service Desk Contact Information

Phone: 336-334-7195

Support Portal: support.ncat.edu

Email: helpdesk@ncat.edu

Need Additional Assistance?

For Canvas-specific questions, submit a Canvas Support request. For OneID or MFA login problems, contact the IT Service Desk using the information above.

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