Canvas

Canvas by Instructure logoTaft College Canvas Courses:  Canvas is a Learning Management System (LMS) that Taft College is using for all Distance Learning courses.  

How to login to Canvas Via MyTC Portal:

Username will be your A number with a Capital A.

Password will be the first letters from your first and last name and the last 6 numbers of your student ID #. (no spaces, first letter is capitalized)

  • Example: Jose Garcia ID: A00123456
  • Username = A00123456
  • Password = Jg123456

After you log in, there may be an initial account setup process for your MyTC Portal. Complete the setup and login.

Important

  • Unable to see your course?

    When you log in, if you get a screen that says:

    Welcome to Canvas! You've enrolled in one or more courses that have not started yet. Once those courses are available, you will see information about them here and in the top navigation. In the meantime, feel free to sign up for more courses or set up your profile.

    The course is not yet ready for students to enter. If you feel that your course should be open, call the Distance Ed Help desk or email your instructor immediately. You are responsible for your courses and your attendance.

  • What if something went wrong after logging in?

    If you need detailed pictures of how to login to the new SSO Login Page, please explore this flyer. You will see step by step how logging in will look.

    Steps for logging into Canvas

    If you Login to Canvas, set up your security questions, and get stuck on this page, here’s how to get past the Open CCC Login Page.

    Open CCC Login Page Instructions

  • Where's your Canvas Icon?

    If you are missing a Canvas account or Icon, the New Students or First Time Users will have access to CANVAS on the first day of your class.

    Canvas Icon

    Helpful Tip: Canvas courses are available once the instructor publishes the course, the current course should be made available on the first day of term. 

    If you are having trouble getting into Canvas call the Distance Ed Help Desk at 661-763-7917.