Technology
Announcements access/use in Canvas
Last modified 5/15/2026
The Announcements Index Page allows you to view and filter announcements in your course. You can also receive new announcements via Canvas notifications, view announcements on the Recent Activity Dashboard, or view announcements in the To Do list.
Viewing Announcements
To view announcements, go to your course and click on the Announcements button. Announcements are listed in reverse chronological order with the newest appearing first and the older announcements appearing towards the bottom.
Logging in to Canvas
Additional Sources For Help
- Student Guide - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)
- Canvas: How do I use the Calendar as a student?
- How do I manage my Canvas notification settings as... - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)
- How do I view Announcements as a student? - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)
How to Get Help
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- Phone: (309) 438-4357
- Email: SupportCenter@IllinoisState.edu
- Submit a Request via Web Form: Get IT Help Form
- Live Chat: IT Help Live Chat
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