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Online Education

At Chaffey, online education offers a flexible learning environment with on-demand embedded supports. We use Canvas as our learning management platform, which connects you to your online course(s), instructor(s), and fellow classmates! From within Canvas you will be able to access and complete coursework, engage in discussion forums, participate in real-time meetings, and so much more!

Are you ready for online learning?

Test Your Readiness

Are you ready to thrive in the world of online learning? By answering a few simple questions, you'll gain valuable insights into your learning style, habits, and preferences, helping you determine if online learning is the right fit for you.

Take our Student Online Readiness Survey!

Reliable Internet and Compatible Browser

Reliable and extended access to the Internet is necessary to complete course work.
Additionally, the latest versions of Google chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari are all compatible Canvas browsers.

Canvas Student App

Canvas has a free app that helps students keep track of course announcements, assignment due dates, and instructor feedback, like better than accessing Canvas through the internet browser on your phone.

Learn more about accessing Canvas on your mobile device

Preparation before the term starts

Navigate through our Intro to Canvas course. This is a self-paced course that contains tutorials and instructions to prepare students for using Canvas at Chaffey College.
Access to Canvas is available immediately after you've successfully registered.This does not mean you will be able to access your course(s), it will allow you to see your course(s) in your future course list and access the Student Hub for immediate online support.
Check your Panther email! Important communication from the college and your instructors will be sent to your college email. You can access your panther email by logging into your MyChaffey portal and selecting the Gmail icon.

Distance Education Help Desk

The DE Help Desk supports Chaffey College students and faculty with Canvas, online learning, and basic computer skills. Available via phone, email, live chat, ticket, or walk-in, the Help Desk operates Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with responses within 24-48 hours, except on weekends.

For non-Canvas issues like MyChaffey Portal access, please contact IT Help Desk at (909) 652-6789.