Getting Started with Perusall

Access to Perusall is available directly in the Canvas course navigation and assignment links. There is no need to sign up for a Perusall account; accessing Perusall via Canvas for the first time will generate an account for you. Users should only ever access Perusall via Canvas; do NOT access the vendor website directly.

Note: Some courses utilize Perusall access for more engaging course textbook reading assignments. This allows students to annotate and communicate with peers, all in relation to course textbook topics. Where appropriate, students will be prompted to enter an access code (received after purchasing the textbook from the campus bookstore). See Step 5 for more guidance.

Use the steps below to access Perusall via Canvas modules.

How to Access Persuall via Canvas Modules

Step 1

Select Modules.

Step 2

Select a Perusall assignment from a module.

Reminder: You must access a Perusall assignment from the module link for grades (if applicable) to transfer to the Canvas gradebook.

Step 3

Select Load in a new window.

Note: If you have previously signed up on the vendor website with your ERAU email address, you'll be prompted to merge your account. Follow the prompts on the screen to do so and then continue to Step 4.

Step 4

If this is your first time accessing Perusall, you'll need to read and accept the terms of service and privacy policy. Select OK to continue. This will allow Perusall to automatically make an account from your Canvas credentials.

Note: The first time you access Perusall, you'll be prompted to take an optional tour of the interface; you are strongly encouraged to do this!

Step 5

If the course has assignments associated with the course textbook, you will be prompted to redeem an access code before you can see the textbook annotation assignment. When a student purchases the textbook at the campus bookstore, they will be provided an access code via email. Visit the Support page if you need additional guidance.

Enter the access code provided by the campus bookstore and select OK.

You're now ready to start learning with Perusall! Refer to this page any time you need help accessing a Perusall assignment.