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Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College uses Canvas as our learning management system (LMS).

Accessing Canvas Canvas can be accessed in two ways: 1) through the Canvas link in GUS Connect or 2) through a direct link to Canvas. Use your GUS Connect username and password to log in to Canvas. Canvas works best in Google Chrome and Safari.

Note: New students will not have a GUS Connect username and password until two weeks prior to the start of their first term. If you need help logging in, please contact BJC-IS at 314.362.4700 or IS_CSC@bjc.org.

For Students: Take time to watch the following video, for a Canvas Student Overview.

Canvas Student Orientation Course

All Goldfarb students are strongly recommended to complete the Canvas Student Orientation Course. To enroll in the Canvas Student Orientation Course, follow these steps:

  1. Click the link below.
  2. Log in to Canvas using your GUS Connect username and password.
  3. Click the “Enroll in Course” button.
  4. Click the “Go to Course” button to get started!

Enroll in Student Orientation

Canvas Support

Get assistance for Canvas issues by clicking on the "Help" link in the lower left corner of the screen in Canvas (from the place where you are having the problem), and then choose "Report a Problem." The submitted information is immediately forwarded to Canvas Support, which is monitored 24/7.

Any reported problem that cannot be solved by Canvas Support will be forwarded to Goldfarb's Instructional Technology and Information Systems departments. These departments will respond to problems during normal business hours.

**PLEASE NOTE: Responses to your Canvas Help Request will be sent to your official college email (@barnesjewishcollege.edu). If you have additional questions or problems, please respond to the message in your official college email.**  

Other Ways to Contact Canvas Support​

Chat & Hotline: From the Help menu, choose either "Chat with Canvas Support" or "Canvas Support Hotline" to talk to Canvas Support. These options are available 24/7.

Canvas Guides: From the Help menu, choose "Search the Canvas Guides" to find answers to common questions.  

Additional Help

Find it at the Library: From the Help menu, choose "Find it at the Library" to access Goldfarb's Library homepage. From this page, you can search all Library resources, or use the "Ask the Librarian" form to submit a request for help from Goldfarb's librarians. Ask Your Instructor a Question: Use this link to submit a question to your instructor. **Please note: Click this link when you've accessed the Help menu from within the course in which you are having the problem.**  

More Information

To learn more about Canvas, including student support and tools/resources, information can be found at the following websites:

Have questions? Contact GSON Technical Support at GSON_Tech_Support@BarnesJewishCollege.edu.

Canvas App

Canvas offers a FREE app for Android and iOS users.

Android Users

To get started:

  • Open your Android device and tap the Play Store icon.
  • In the search field, type Canvas Student. Tap the full name when it appears.
  • Tap the Install button.
  • The app will download and install.
  • When the app has downloaded and installed onto your device, you can access the app immediately by tapping the Open button.
  • You can also open the app on your Android home screen by tapping the Canvas Student icon.

Once in the app:

  • Search for “Goldfarb” or type in Golfarb’s URL to sign in to Goldfarb’s Canvas platform.
  • Log in with your Goldfarb GUS Connect username (not your email address) and password.

For more directions, how to download, log in, use the app, etc. visit Canvas Student Android Guide.  

iOS Users

To get started:

  • Open your iOS device and tap the App Store icon.
  • In phone devices, tap the Search icon at the bottom of the screen. In tablet devices, tap the Search field at the top of the App Store.
  • In the search field, type Canvas Student in the search field. Tap the full name when it appears.
  • Tap the Get button.
  • Tap the Install button.
  • When the app has downloaded and installed onto your iOS device, you can access the app immediately by tapping the Open button.
  • You can also open the app on your iOS home screen by tapping the Student icon.

Once in the app:

  • Search for “Goldfarb” or type in Golfarb’s URL to sign in to Goldfarb’s Canvas platform.
  • Log in with your Goldfarb GUS Connect username (not your email address) and password.

For more directions, how to download, log in, use the app, etc. visit Canvas Student iOS Guide.

Faculty, check out the Canvas Teacher Mobile Guide to access the Android and iOS guides for the Canvas Teacher app.