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Instructors: Getting Started Guide for CampusKnot

Welcome to CampusKnot! Find helpful resources to kick off your semester

Written by Amanda

It's essential to set the tone šŸŽ¤ for your classes starting on the first day of class. We're here to help you get started with confidence and ease.

Step 2. Add CampusKnot as a Course Required Software

Adding CampusKnot through a bookstore program like First Day, First Day Complete, Inclusive Access, or Equitable Access means students get access with their course materials, at no additional cost. Search for CampusKnot using the SKU for your bookstore:

  • Barnes & Noble and Independent bookstores: CAMPUSKNOT4MONTH

  • Follett bookstores: 30079884

  • Verba Connect: 9200320026006

There are three ways to invite your students to join a course.

  1. Via a CSV file following our template

  2. Via a Course code

  3. Via LMS integration available upon request

Step 4. Add CampusKnot to your syllabus

Copy/paste this text and modify it as you need. Please don't forget to change the bolded section:


Hello Class! We will use CampusKnot (www.campusknot.com) for class participation this semester. CampusKnot counts for [10-15%] of your participation grade.

Before you start: Create your account through a web browser on your laptop, iPad, or tablet. In-app sign-ups are not supported. Complete the steps below to gain access to the class.

Step 1: Create an Account

  • Follow these steps to create a CampusKnot account. Sign up with your .edu or .ca email address.

Step 2: Join the Class

Need help? Contact the CampusKnot team directly at support@campusknot.com rather than emailing me. Their team can resolve account and access issues much faster.


Step 5. Have FunšŸŽ‰

Here are a few ideas to break the ice during the first few days of class!

Don't hesitate to contact your CampusKnot associate if you have questions or ideas you would like to try.

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