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Canvas at Green River College
Canvas is Green River's learning management system (LMS) where each course has a place. Some classes will direct you to other systems. Be sure to check your course's home page to know what to do for your class.
What does Canvas look like?
This tutorial shows you all the main aspects of Canvas so you know where to go when you login.
How do I use the Course Home Page as a student? written tutorial (instead of video)
How can I set my notifications?
This tutorial shows you how to change what notifications you get from Canvas (messages about your class, grading, etc.) and how you get them.
How do I manage my Canvas notification settings? written tutorial.
What do I want on my Dashboard?
This tutorial shows you how to find hidden courses and star courses to show on your dashboard.
Change the Classes That Show on Your Dashboard Page written tutorial.
What about all the other things?
This guide for students provides answers to most questions about how to do things in your Canvas classes.
Student Help GuideCanvas API Token
Filling out the form below is the process Green River students can use to request Canvas Access Tokens. As of November 14, 2025, student users in the Green River instance of Canvas can no longer manually generate Access Tokens via the Canvas interface.
Access tokens provide access to Canvas resources through the Canvas API. They can be generated automatically for third-party applications or created manually. Using the Canvas API, the person or program with the access token can access the same Canvas resources as you. For example, third-party applications, including devices you have used to open the Canvas Student app, are authorized to access Canvas on your behalf.
The Access Token is presented as a long alphanumeric code called a value.
If approved, a Green River College admin will generate an access token on your behalf and send it to you via an encrypted email to your Green River College email.
The shared link will expire 7 days after you receive it. Treat the access token value like a password, and keep it in a secure place, such as your 1Password account.