This article is for students. If you are faculty, see: Blackboard Support for Faculty
Blackboard training for students
Need Blackboard help? We have training and information available in many formats. Click on a panel for more information:
Live training
At the beginning of each semester, IT offers live training sessions both online and in-person, called Blackboard Drop-in Labs.
Stop in anytime during open hours.
Blackboard Drop-in Labs (Online in Zoom)
Students can sign up for an online training session for individualized help with navigating and completing coursework in Blackboard.
Registered students can join at any time during the listed sessions and stay as long as they need. Individual questions will be addressed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Autumn 2026 Schedule:
Our online training sessions are completed for the Autumn semester. Check back in January to see our schedule for the Spring semester.
Blackboard Drop-in Labs (In-person)
Students can stop by anytime during the listed hours for individualized help with navigating and completing coursework in Blackboard. Registration is not required. Individual questions will be answered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Autumn 2026 Schedule:
Our online training sessions are completed for the Autumn semester. Check back in January to see our schedule for the Spring semester.
On-demand training
IT also offers options for on-demand Blackboard training.
Crash Course (Quick overview videos)
This series of short videos can help familiarize yourself with important features in Blackboard. Topics covered include:
- Navigating Blackboard
- Finding Course Content
- Submitting an Assignment
- Taking a Test or Quiz
- Discussion Boards
- Grades and Feedback
Get Started - Access the Crash Course
Orientation (Hands-on tutorial)
This self-paced, interactive, online course is designed for students who wish to learn how to perform basic functions in Blackboard. Topics covered include:
- Logging in and Navigating Blackboard
- Finding Course Content
- Taking an online Test
- Submitting an online Assignment
- Participating in a Discussion Board
- Accessing Tools and Resources
- Grades and Feedback
Get Started- Access the Blackboard Student Orientation
Knowledge base articles (Search for answers)
This searchable knowledge base has many support articles to help with Blackboard questions. Topics include:
- Trouble logging in
- Supported Browsers
- Sharing Content
- Submitting Assignments
- Taking Tests
- Participating in Online Courses
Get Started - Access Blackboard articles