Canvas is Swinburne’s online learning system. You use it for your studies.
In Canvas, you can:
- View unit outlines
- Access lecture notes
- Watch lecture recordings (Echo360)
- Join online discussions
- Submit assignments
It brings your learning together in one place.
How do I access Canvas?
- The Current Students page under Access your essentials (My Studies Canvas).
- The Canvas link
Important:
- Swinburne Online (SOL) uses a different login page
- SOL units are accessed via swinburneonline.instructure.com
Why are units referred to as 'courses' in Canvas?
- Canvas uses the word 'course' for a unit.
- It mean one subject you are studying
Need help getting started?
- Watch a short 4-minute video, it shows the basics of Canvas.
Support for Canvas
You can access the Canvas Support for Students module inside Canvas.
Once logged in:
- Go to your Dashboard
- Open the support module
You can also access it directly here: swinburne.instructure.com/courses/18878