What is Canvas?

Canvas is a web-based learning management system (LMS) that allows faculty and students to share and access the course material and build learning activities online.

Computer and Browser Requirements

Canvas runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, or any other device with a modern web browser. For best functionality, update your device to the newest version of web browser you use. Canvas supports the current and first previous major releases of the following browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Respondus Lockdown Browser, Safari (Macintosh only).
Information about requirements may be found at:
Computers: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2059
Browsers: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-1284

Canvas Mobile App

On mobile devices, Canvas is designed to be used within Canvas mobile applications. The Canvas Teacher Mobile app is available for download in the App Store and on Google Play.

Download the app from your device’s app store by searching for Canvas Teacher.
Click on “Find my school” and type: Quincy College.
Login using MyQC Portal username and password.

Access Canvas

Go to the Quincy College portal site at https://register.quincycollege.edu/ICS/. On the top right of the page enter your username and password.

Portal login screenshot.png

Click on the Canvas Online Access link under Quick Links on the left hand side of the page.

Canvas under Quick Links screenshot.png

The Dashboard is the first screen you will see when you log into Canvas. You should now see all your registered courses in Canvas Dashboard.

Canvas Dashboard screenshot.png

If you have difficulty accessing the portal or Canvas, please contact the Help Desk at (617) 984-1698, (617) 984-1699. Or submit the ticket by visiting the web site at http://helpdesk.quincycollege.edu; email the support staff at itsupport@quincycollege.edu.