Go to Canvas Login Instructions for information on how to access your online classes at Foothill College.

 

Here is some information that might be helpful about when you will be able to login to Canvas and when you will be able to access an online class.

  • You need to be officially enrolled in a course that uses Canvas before you can log in to your online class.
  • You can only access your Foothill College courses through Foothill College Canvas. You will not be able to access courses from other colleges or institutions through Foothill College Canvas.
  • After you have applied and have received a confirmation email from Admissions & Records that they have processed your application, there is a bit of a lag when the registration system syncs with Canvas. Therefore, you will need to wait 1-2 hours after your application is processed before you can access Canvas. 
  • You will not be able to access an online class if you are still on the Waitlist.
  • Please be sure to check the Class Schedule to see when your class begins. You will not be be able to access your course until the course start date or when your instructor starts the course. 
  • Check for email messages from your instructor to see when they plan to give you access to the course.

 

If you are having any trouble logging into Canvas, here is some information that might be helpful.

  • When you apply to Foothill College you are issued an 8-digit CWID (Campuswide ID)/Student ID number by Admissions & Records. This number gives you access to your MyPortal account where you register for classes, connect with your records & resources and access your online courses. 
  • After you have applied and have received a confirmation email from Admissions & Records that they have processed your application, there is a bit of a lag when the registration system syncs with Canvas. Therefore, you will need to wait 1-2 hours after your application is processed before you can access Canvas. 
  • Your Canvas login is directly associated with your MyPortal login. If you are having trouble logging into Canvas, you need to make sure you are able to login to MyPortal first.
  • For information about logging into MyPortal. Scroll down to "Troubleshooting Tips Q & A" for details. “What if I forget my password?” and “What if I still can’t log in to MyPortal?” might be most helpful. 
  • If you still need assistance with MyPortal login, you will need to contact Admissions & Records at admissions@foothill.edu or 650.949.7325. You can also submit questions through their Help Form. There is also a chatbot in the bottom right corner of their webpages.     
  • Once you are able to login to MyPortal, you will be able to access Foothill College Canvas.