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Cengage

Tool Type
Publishers & Simulations
Who Can Use
Faculty, Students, Staff
Cost & Licensing
Student Paid

What is it?

Cengage is a platform that offers textbooks, eBooks, eChapters, digital solutions, online homework, study tools, textbook rentals and more that can be linked inside of Canvas.

How to Access

Instructors

Faculty can integrate assignments and Cengage materials into Canvas by first adding the Cengage course navigation link opens a new website to their Canvas course. Once added, click the link and follow the on-screen directions.

Students

If an instructor is using Cengage resources in a course, they can access Cengage by clicking any Cengage activities in the course opens a new website.

FAQ

  1. After you purchase your product, you will automatically land on your dashboard (you can also access your dashboard anytime by logging into Cengage opens a new website).
  2. Click on your product under “My Products."
  3. Some products require an additional step to complete registration:
    • If you have a course key, you will be prompted to enter it.
    • If you are using a third-party product (such as WebAssign or iLrn) a new tab will open with instructions to complete registration.
    • If you are using an LMS, such as Blackboard or Canvas, you can copy the access code from your dashboard and paste it in your LMS, then follow the prompts to complete registration.

Note: During heavy volume periods, it can take several minutes for purchased items to populate. If you don't see your content, try refreshing the page. If your content doesn't show up within the hour, contact Customer Service opens a new website.

Activities without due dates are not included in the points possible until they are completed. For this reason, the total points possible for each student depends on the activities completed by that student.

Visit the Cengage help page opens a new website for more information.

Technical Support

Step 2

Contact the Center for Teaching and Learning

If your issue remains unresolved, please submit a CTL support request including any ticket numbers.

Privacy & Accessibility

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