How to Join Teams Meetings in Canvas: A Student Guide

Your course may include Microsoft Teams meetings set up within Canvas. To attend these meetings, please follow the steps outlined below: 

  1. Download Teams at least one day before the scheduled meeting to ensure proper setup.

  2. Visit regent.edu/office to download Teams.

    1. Enter your account name, which is your MyRegent ID, followed by @regent.edu

    2. Then, type in your password and click Sign in. (Note: Your password is your MyRegent password).

  1. After logging into Office 365, install Teams on your Windows PC, Mac, or other devices.  
       

     

  2. Once Teams is downloaded to your device, you will be prompted to sign in using your Office 365 account. At the Microsoft window, your account is your MyRegent ID, followed by @regent.edu.

  1.  You'll be taken to the MyRegent portal login page. On the MyRegent portal page, enter your MyRegent ID and your password. Note: Enter only the username (e.g.,johnsmi).

  1. Caution: If you receive an error message saying, "We can't connect you," you most likely entered your full email address (e.g., johnsmi@regent.edu ) at the MyRegent portal.

  1. To join the class Teams meeting, navigate to the course and locate the meeting link that the faculty has created. This could be in modules or an announcement.


  1. Click the meeting link. You will be asked whether you want to open Teams; select 'Open in Teams.'


  1. If the instructor enabled the waiting room feature, you could set up your camera and microphone. A message will be displayed indicating that you will be admitted shortly.


  1. When the instructor admits, you will see a welcome screen and enter the meeting room.


If you have any questions, please contact the Regent University IT Help Desk at 757-352-4076 or helpdesk@regent.edu.

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