Fall 2026 Students' Start of the Semester Reminders for Success

The Digital Learning Environment: Start of Semester Reminders for Success 

Welcome to the fall semester at Texas A&M University! Whether you will attend courses on campus or online, we have outlined a few recommendations to help you engage with the digital learning environment this term.  

Have a great start to your fall term, Ags! 

Confirm your email address in Canvas

Stay up to date with important messages from your course instructors by confirming your TAMU email address in Canvas - which is <your NetID>@tamu.edu. Visit the Canvas Student Guide for additional information. 

Customize your Canvas dashboard

Follow important course announcements by customizing your notifications in Canvas. Download the Canvas app – available for Android or Apple – for when you need to check announcements on the go! Learn more about managing your Canvas notifications.

Ensure you use your TAMU Google account

Make sure that you are logged in to your Texas A&M Google account when using the Google integration in Canvas to ensure that you have access to all course materials. 

Using Zoom for your courses, office hours, and other university activities

When signing into Zoom with either the desktop or mobile app versions, use the Single Sign-On option to access Zoom sessions hosted by Texas A&M. For more information about updating your Zoom account, visit the university’s support page. 

Leverage Linkedin Learning for upskilling

All Aggies have unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of videos that allow you to gain new skills, learn new hobbies, and even boost your LinkedIn resume which offers thousands of videos that allow you to gain new skills, learn new hobbies, and even boost your LinkedIn resume. 

Get help with our 24/7/365 Support

Canvas support is offered around the clock. Just click the "Help" button on the left-side navigation within Canvas. You can call, chat, or email your questions directly from Canvas to get the help you need. For additional questions about support options available to you at Texas A&M, visit the learning management (LMS) support page. 

Canvas Profile Pictures and Avatars

Canvas profile pictures are currently being updated to provide a scalable and sustainable solution for management moving forward. Approved through LMS Governance all profile images have been replaced with a gray avatar. 

Faculty and non-distance education students will be able to opt into using their approved Aggie ID images using the steps noted below effective May 20, 2026. Students in distance education programs are not able to add their images at this time due to Student Business Services guidelines. Future updates may allow this option. 

To sync your Canvas profile picture with your university-approved Aggie ID image, visit the Howdy Portal and follow these steps: 

1. Log in with your NetID. 
2. Click your profile name at the top right. 
3. Select Preferences. 
4. Turn on the toggle for Canvas profile picture Opt-in (default is off; please note that this can be disabled at any time).