Canvas Support for CE Courses


Pre-College students only: 


Be sure to use your RISD account credentials (same login as Student Life portal (Housing) and Patient portal (Health Services)) to log in to Canvas. 


Contact RISD ITS at servicedesk@risd.edu or (401) 454-6106 if you encounter issues signing in.


CE and Advanced Program Online students only: If this is your first time accessing a course on Canvas, please follow the steps below to set up your account before the start of class.

1. Visit Canvas and select "Forgot Password"

2. When asked for your Login, enter your username and you will receive an email with a link to set up your Canvas password

3. You can then log in using your username and your new password (Please note: Both your username and password are case sensitive)


CE students should contact Canvas directly.  CE Students over the age of 18 (or students under the age of 18 with a parent/guardian present) may contact Canvas Support for assistance:


Course or registration 

CE students should contact the Continuing Education office at risdce@risd.edu or 401 454-6200.


When is my class available on Canvas? 
Your online class will be available at 11:59PM EST (night before) your course is scheduled to start. Once courses are available, log back into the Canvas website and navigate to your virtual classroom.


CE Technical Support

Dean Abanilla
dabanill@risd.edu
401-454-6727

Email: servicedesk@risd.edu to submit a service request for Dean