Getting set up with UWGH in the Canvas Student app
The Canvas app is not supported by the UW so you will have to use at your own risk. It is much better to log into the course with Chrome mobile browser, available for both Android and iOS devices. However, if you would like to use it to access UWGH Canvas, here are the instructions for connecting the app to your course with us. Start by downloading the app here:
1. Open the Canvas app on your device.
2. Press the button that says "Find My School"
3. The screen will say "What's Your Schools Name". Type: uwgh and then press enter
4 .Now you will see the screen to log in at uwgh.instructure.com. Enter your login details
5. You are now set up in the Canvas app with our new UW Canvas.
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