How to Contact Your Instructor In Canvas

Introduction to the Canvas Inbox

Many instructors need you to communicate with them directly through Canvas. To do this, you will use the Canvas Inbox. Here's how...

1. Click the Inbox icon on the far left in Canvas:
2. Click the Compose button on the top right - which looks like a pencil in a box.
3. The Compose Message box will pop up.
   
4. Click "Select Course" and choose your course.
5. In the To field, either start typing in your instructor's name, or click that field and select "instructors" in the list, then select your instructor's name.
6. Type the email subject in the Subject field.
7. Type your message in the text box below the Subject field.
8. Click the Send button