Blackboard Information

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Course Content and Test/Grade Questions
Your instructor - contact method listed in syllabus
Technical Assistance with Blackboard
Contact the Student Help Desk

Blackboard Login

  1. Go to Blackboard
  2. Username:  K-number
  3. Password:  7-digit student ID number
  4. To update password:  Choose Personal Information, select Change Password
  • For a Blackboard password reset, either select Forgot Your Password at Blackboard or contact the Student Help Desk. You will need your name, K-number, and 7-digit student ID number.

Browser Support

  • To see if your browser supports Blackboard, go to Blackboard Browser Checker.
  • Blackboard's supported browsers are Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari. If a file does not open correctly, try using a different browser.

Issues and Resolutions

  • Course content will not be available in Blackboard until the first day of the semester. Some instructors may open a course early, check your student email for notification.
  • Available in Spring 2022:  Alternative formats within Blackboard courses. To learn more, visit Ally Alternative Formats For Students.
  • For common issues with Blackboard, see Blackboard Learn Help for Students. You can use the left menu to jump to other categories. Below are frequently asked items. Note:  Do not use the Ultra experience, stay with Original experience.
  • For information on navigating within Blackboard, see Blackboard Getting Started.
  • For information on discussion boards, see Blackboard Discussions.
  • For information on forums, see Blackboard Forums.
  • For information on sending emails through Blackboard, see Blackboard Email.