Notion - Complete Student Guide

All-in-one workspace for notes, docs, wikis, and project management with collaborative features.

Quick Overview

What is Notion?

Notion is all-in-one workspace for notes, docs, wikis, and project management with collaborative features. This makes it an essential tool for beginner users who want to organize their work and collaborate with teams.

Key Features

• Professional-grade functionality
• User-friendly interface
• Comprehensive documentation
• Community support
• Regular updates and improvements

Step-by-Step Redemption Guide

Step 1: Verify Your GitHub Student Pack

1. Go to GitHub Education
2. Click “Get Student Benefits” if you haven’t already
3. Verify your student status with a valid .edu email or student ID
4. Wait for approval (usually 1-7 business days)

Step 2: Access Notion Offer

1. Once approved, visit your GitHub Student Pack dashboard
2. Find “Notion” in the partner offers list
3. Click “Get access” or “Redeem offer”
4. You’ll be redirected to Notion’s education sign-up page

Step 3: Sign Up for Notion Education

1. On the Notion education page, click “Get Notion for free”
2. Enter your verified academic email address
3. Create your Notion account or sign in to existing account
4. Your Personal Pro features will be activated automatically

Step 4: Verify and Start Using

1. Check that unlimited blocks and file upload features are active
2. Explore Notion’s student templates and resources
3. Set up your first workspace for academic projects
4. Join the Notion Community for students and educators

Getting Started with Notion

Start using Notion by exploring its main features:

1. Create your first page and add different content blocks
2. Try different templates for note-taking and organization
3. Set up a simple database for tracking assignments or projects
4. Learn about linking pages and creating a knowledge base
5. Explore collaboration features with classmates

Best Practices

• Start with simple templates and gradually build complexity
• Use databases for organizing information systematically
• Take advantage of page linking to create connected knowledge
• Use tags and filters to organize and find content quickly
• Collaborate with classmates on group projects and study guides

Common Issues and Solutions

Issue: “Education verification failed”

Solution: Make sure you’re using a valid academic email address. Some schools use non-.edu domains, so you may need to provide additional documentation.

Issue: “Personal Pro features not showing”

Solution: Sign out and sign back in to refresh your account status. Pro features should appear immediately for verified students.

Issue: “File upload limits still apply”

Solution: Check that your student verification was successful. Contact Notion support if limits haven’t been lifted after verification.

Additional Resources

• Notion Help Center
• Student Templates
• Notion Academy
• Community Forum
• Getting Started Guide

Support

If you need help with Notion:

• Visit the Notion Help Center
• Contact Notion Support
• For education verification, email [email protected]