Canvas for Students
Log in to canvas.odu.edu with your MIDAS ID and password. Check your browser compatibility.
Canvas is the web-based course management tool that is used by ODU faculty to administer course content.
Within the Canvas environment, your instructors will make a wide variety of electronic media available to you: PowerPoint handouts, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, video and audio clips, PDFs and more. You'll find your syllabus, assignments, grades and feedback in this one convenient place.
Accessing Canvas
canvas.odu.edu
Log in with your MIDAS ID and password (not for use with mobile browsers).
Download the App (iOS)
Download the Canvas Student app, then search for ODU and log in.
Download the App (Android)
Download the Canvas Student app, then search for ODU and log in.
Get Started
Additional Resources
Canvas Overview (Students)
In this video from Canvas, you will learn about your Canvas Dashboard and Global Navigation links. You'll also learn about navigating a course and accessing assignments.
Canvas Student Guide
The Academic Resource Center has put together some information on the most used features of Canvas.
Canvas: Profile Picture Guidelines
Upload an avatar, or profile picture, that will represent you throughout the Canvas system.
Canvas Student Resources
Browse information provided by Canvas just for students.
Turnitin Plagiarism Tool (Students)
Your instructors may use TurnItIn to check your work for plagiarism.
Respondus Lockdown Browser
This custom web browser locks down the testing environment within Canvas.
Passport to Canvas
Enroll in this self-paced course for a better understanding of Canvas.

Canvas Help
Canvas Community
Get 24/7 chat, phone, email and online support. Hit the "Help" button from inside Canvas, or browse Canvas guides online.
Academic Success Center (ASC)
The ODU Academic Success Center covers Canvas basics in one-on-one mentoring sessions. Contact academicsuccesscenter@odu.edu or call 757-683-3699.
ITS Help Desk
The ITS Help Desk is available by phone or email around the clock, or visit us during office hours inside Monarch Hall if you need help logging in or have technical issues.