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Seating Chart: Student Guide

Online seating charts provide an easy way for you to choose your seat or to receive an assigned seat from your instructor. Seating Charts are available via the SeatGEN link in Canvas. 

In this Guide:

How to Select a Seat

Seats can be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. After the end date, seat assignments are locked to the students; only the instructor may change them.

To select your own seat:

  1. Within your Canvas course, click the SeatGEN link in the side bar of your course menu.
    SeatGen Navigation Screenshot

  2. In the seating chart, click an available seat, then click the “Save” button to finalize your choice.


How to View your Assigned Seat 

If your instructor is assigning seats, you can view your seat assignment using the instructions below. 

  1. Within your Canvas course, click the SeatGEN link in the side bar of your course menu.
    SeatGen Navigation Screenshot
  2. The seating chart will open and show you your assigned seat.



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