Struggling to manage your academic assignments and lectures? No need to worry, as many learning management systems (such as Canvas) offer a calendar function. But wouldn’t it be even more convenient if you could sync this calendar with your Google Calendar? Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to integrate your Canvas calendar with Google Calendar.
Step 1: Access Your Canvas Calendar
First, log into your Canvas account and navigate to the Calendar tab on the left-hand side of the dashboard.
Step 2: Get the Calendar Feed Link
In the right-hand side of the Calendar view, you will see a link titled “Calendar Feed“. Click this link, and a new box with a URL will appear. This URL is the iCal link for your Canvas calendar. Copy this link.
Step 3: Import the Calendar to Google Calendar
Next, open Google Calendar and click on the “+ Add other calendars” option on the left side. In the dropdown menu, select “From URL“.
Paste the iCal link you copied from Canvas into the URL field, then click “Add calendar“. Google will then import all the events from your Canvas calendar.
Step 4: Customize Your Canvas Calendar
Once you’ve imported your Canvas calendar, you can customize it to better suit your needs. To do this, navigate to the list of calendars on the left side of Google Calendar. Here, you will find your new Canvas calendar listed under “Other calendars“. Click on the three dots next to the calendar’s name to access more options, such as renaming the calendar or changing its color.
Conclusion
By integrating your Canvas and Google calendars, you can keep track of your academic schedule more easily. Please note that any changes you make in Canvas will be updated in your Google Calendar within a few hours. If you have any difficulties, don’t hesitate to reach out to your institution’s IT support or the Canvas help center.
