Add a Student to Canvas Course

Question

How do I add a student to my Canvas course?

Answer

Students should be enrolled in the Canvas course by the Office of Registration & Records prior to the start of the semester. However, if a student enrolls in the course late, the instructor can manually add them to the course by following these instructions:

  1. Sign into Canvas.
  2. Select the Course to make the change in.
  3. Select People from the Navigation pane.
  4. Select the + People button.
  5. Enter the student's BGSU email address.
  6. Select Student from the Role drop-down menu.
  7. Select the appropriate course Section.
  8. Select Next.
  9. Select Add Users.

For additional assistance, please contact Information Technology Services at 419-372-0999 or through chat.

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