How to Accept CLEP Course Invitation and Access Course

Through Web Browser

1. You will receive an invitation email from Canvas.  
   
   
2. Click "Get Started" from the Course Invitation email.
    Error: "Looks like Nothing is Here. URL Invalid". The Invitation link has expired. Please send a message to [e-mail] and request a new invitation link. Include your name, Course Title, and the email address. 

3. After clicking “Get Started,” you’ll be redirected to the Canvas website. A message will appear stating, “You have been invited to join the course as a student.” Simply click Accept to continue. 

• If you don’t have a Canvas account, proceed to Section II.
  
  
• If you already have a Canvas account with another institution, select “I Have a Canvas Account.”
  
  
  
• Login using your Canvas email address and password. 
  

SECTION II. I Do Not Have a Canvas Account

• • Click “Create My Account.”
    
    
    
  • In the password field below, create a password that is 6–8 characters long and includes at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number, and one special character (!, @, #). If you are routed to a page that looks different than the one below, see: CLEP Professor Join Code
    
    
    
  • Select your time zone
    
    
    
  • Uncheck the box that says “I want to receive information, news, and tips from Instructure.”
    
    
    
  • Check the box next to “I agree to the Acceptable Use Policy”

   

• • Click "Register". 
     
    
    

5. Select "Start Here: (Course Title)"
   
   

To log back in to the course, go to https://canvas.instructure.com and enter your email address and password. 

Through Mobile App

1. Install the Canvas Student app from Google Play store for Android or App Store for iPhones.

2. Open the Canvas App, click QR Login

3.  You’ll find the QR code on the web in your account profile. Click “QR for Mobile Login” in the list. Then click Proceed on Confirm QR code display

4. Scan QR code
   
   
5. After logging in, you will automatically be routed to your account, where you will see a list of your Canvas courses.

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