Technology & Email Requirements

Each UWF student is expected to do the following:

• Activate your MyUWF/ArgoNet Account
• Access the MyUWF portal a minimum of 2-3 times a week
• Check your UWF student email (Gmail) account 2-3 times a week
• Have basic word-processing knowledge

Upgrade your MyUWF/ArgoNet Account

Your ArgoNet account will be available to upgrade to a full-access account within two hours after being registered for classes. 

Upgrading your MyUWF Account to a Full-Access ArgoNet Account >> 

MyUWF

MyUWF contains the information and all of the online services you need to be an active member of the UWF community. To access MyUWF, click the green MyUWF button at the top of UWF webpages, or go to my.uwf.edu. 

Understanding the layout of MyUWF and using the Search features will allow you to quickly find what you need. If you need assistance accessing MyUWF, please refer to Getting Started in MyUWF. 

Activate your Student Email

Your UWF student email account will be available to activate within two hours after being registered for classes. You are expected to regularly check your UWF email account for official University communications.

Google Apps is UWF's official email (Gmail) and calendar system. To access your email, calendar, and collaboration tools, log into Google Apps at gmail.students.uwf.edu. Your email address is your ArgoNet username followed by "@students.uwf.edu".

Access your Google Apps Account >>

Canvas eLearning System

UWF's online courses are made available through the Canvas eLearning Management System. This is where instructors post course materials, such as syllabi, learning materials (documents, videos, etc.), discussions, calendar, inbox and notifications, announcements, grades, quizzes, and assignments. 

Getting Started with Canvas

Watch the Canvas Overview video for an introduction to the Canvas Dashboard, Global Navigation links, course navigation, and accessing assignments.

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Login to Canvas

You can access Canvas in two ways:

1. Login to MyUWF and search for "Canvas"
2. Download the Canvas Mobile App

Best Practices for Canvas

• Check your Canvas notification preferences before classes start to ensure you receive instructor announcements
• Log into Canvas at least every two days after classes start.

Where are my Courses?

Courses will appear on your Canvas Dashboard on the first day of class.  Prior to this time, your course not be available, unless the instructor opens the class early.

Once your course(s) appear, click on it to access it. You will notice a toolbar on the left with navigation options on the landing page. You should see a “Begin Here” option, but can always select “Modules” and access the course material that way.

Technical Support

If you have an issue or concern with Canvas, consider the following resources:

• Canvas Student Guide - detailed help pages
• UWF ITS Helpdesk - password changes, login issues
• Canvas Help for Students