How do I create a reminder for an assignment or quiz in the Canvas Student app on my Android device?
You can set reminders through your assignment details or quiz details page. You can choose the date and time that you would like to receive the reminder. Reminders are sent as push notifications to your device.
Note: Although this lesson displays the steps for setting a reminder for an assignment, the same steps apply to setting a reminder for a quiz.
Open Course
In the Dashboard, tap the name of the course you would like to set a reminder for.
Open Assignments
Tap the Assignments link.
Notes:
- You may have to swipe your screen to view the Assignments link.
- You can also set a reminder for a quiz through the Assignments link.
Open Assignment
Tap the name of an assignment or quiz.
Add Reminder
Tap the Add due date reminder notifications about this assignment on this device button.
Set Reminder
Tap the desired reminder notification radio button. You can choose from five, fifteen, or thirty minutes before, one hour before, one day before, or one week before. You can also set a custom reminder.
You can only set one reminder per reminder type at a time. To add multiple reminders, you must set each reminder individually. The maximum number of reminders per assignment is ten.
Set Custom Reminder
You can set custom reminders for assignments.
Tap the Custom reminder notification radio button [1].
In the Quantity field, enter a numerical value [2]. Then tap the radio button of when you would like to receive the reminder [3].
Tap the Done link [4].
View Reminder
Reminders display in the assignment details page [1]. To remove a reminder, tap the Delete icon [2].
Note: Overdue reminders do not display.
