How Do I Set Up My Canvas Account?

Canvas is the Learning Management System at SUM. It contains all of your course information so it is important to set up your account prior to beginning classes.

Canvas is the Learning Management System at SUM.

It contains all of your course information so it is important to set up your account prior to beginning classes. You can access Canvas by opening the link in your browser or by downloading the canvas app to your tablet or smartphone. 

Click “forgot password”, type your SUM email address, and then press “request password”

Students should log in to Canvas to set up their account for the first time. Click “forgot password”, type your SUM email address, and then press “request password”. The system will send an email to your inbox. In most cases it will arrive in less than 30 minutes, so be sure to watch your inbox for your reset instructions.


The email will prompt you to set up your canvas password. Be sure to save that password so you can access Canvas in the future. Once you are logged in you will be able to adjust your settings to receive automatic notifications and assignment alerts. You will also be able to access our course content, calendar and submit assignments for your classes.


Canvas is a powerful tool in your online learning at SUM. Taking sometime to navigate the system, set up your preferences and learn all of the tools integrated in Canvas will pay off in the future.

Once you are logged in you will be able to adjust your settings to receive automatic notifications and assignment alerts.