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Canvas Student Guides & Highlights


Assignments, Discussions:

Quizzes:

Grades:

Technical Requirements:

Must Have

  • Computer - that runs at least Windows 10, Mac OS X or ChromeOS.
    • Golden West College offers a Chromebook Loan Program to all currently registered students. Visit the GWC Chromebook Loan Program page to fill out a Chromebook Request Form.
  • Internet Connection - reliable and high-speed.
  • Speakers or Headphones and Microphone - for any video/audio elements of the course.
  • Web Browser - Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome provide the best experience.

Be familiar with:

  • Web Browsers - We recommend Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome.
  • Word Processors - Using a word processor such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Wordpad, Pages, or TextEdit.

For further information: See GWC Canvas Help for Students or Browse the Canvas Guides for Students!

New Student Videos


MYGWC Portal Video

Add/Drop classes
Check your eligibility for Priority Registration
Check your Financial Aid status
Log in to Canvas
Find your Student email
Get your Unofficial or Official transcripts
Get your Class Schedule

Academic Programs Video

Career Certificates
Associate Degrees
Associate Degree for Transfer

College How Long Will It Take - Video

What is a unit?
How long are classes?
How much time should I plan to spend on my classes per week?
Part-time vs. Full-time enrollment
2-year vs. 3-year transfer

DegreeWorks -  Video

What is DegreeWorks?
Verify your Program and General Education pattern
General Education
Major requirements
Priority Registration

Registration - Video

Add/drop classes
Verify that you're registered
Pay for your classes
Get your Class Schedule

Class Schedule - Video

Choose classes from your SEP or based on interest

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