Overview
This guide explains how Polk State College users access their online courses through Canvas and clarifies login instructions for faculty, credit students, and non-credit students.
Logging into Canvas
- Faculty should select the Faculty button and log in using their Polk State College email credentials.
- Students taking credit courses must click the Students button and log in with their Polk State College email credentials.
- A student username format is first initial + last name + number @my.polk.edu (e.g., [email protected]).
- Student password format is their Student ID number followed by @Polk (e.g., E2100000@Polk).
- Non-credit students should select the Non-Credit button and log in through the provided link.
- Non-credit students do not need a my.polk.edu email account.
Help and Support
- For login issues, users can contact the Helpdesk at 863.298.6839.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Canvas — Online learning platform used for accessing course materials at Polk State College.
- Faculty — Instructors teaching courses at Polk State College.
- Non-credit student — A student enrolled in courses that do not count towards a degree and who may not have a student email.
- Student ID# — Unique identification number assigned to each student, used in password format.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Use the appropriate login button (Faculty, Students, or Non-Credit) to access Canvas.
- Prepare your Polk State College email credentials and student ID for login.
- Contact Helpdesk if you encounter login problems.