Blackboard FAQ

1) What is Blackboard?
2) How can I get to the Baker University Blackboard site?
3) How do I log in to Blackboard?
4) What should I do if I have retrieved my LOGIN ID and I still cannot get into Blackboard?
5) What if I have forgotten my Blackboard password?
6) Where do I go to find Blackboard help?
7) What if I don't see my course in Blackboard?

1) What is Blackboard?
Blackboard is a learning management system, or a software application, that makes course content readily available to students. Blackboard acts as an online classroom. This classroom contains your reading assignments, papers and projects, opportunities to discuss course concepts, tests, and additional learning opportunities.
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You can access Blackboard through the eTools page. You may also click on Blackboard to access the learning management system.
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Access Blackboard, click "User Login." Use your assigned name and password for your student e-mail login. Your username is your first name, middle initial, and your last name:

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Your password is usually a combination of your initials and birthdate (unless you have changed your password).

Enter your username and password into the login panel and click "Login."

If you would like to look at guided screenshots to assist you in the login process, please visit the
Student Blackboard Tutorial 2.65 Mb.
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If you have difficulties logging into Blackboard even after you retrieve your login ID, contact the Help Desk or call at 785.594.4544.
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If you've forgotten your password, Blackboard will not let you enter courses, so you will need to reset your password. To reset your password, click on Login and then "Forgot Password?" from the Blackboard site. You will be asked to enter your first name, last name and username or e-mail address. Complete the form and click "Submit." Blackboard will send you an e-mail containing a link that will allow you to reset your password. Remember, the e-mail will be sent to your Baker e-mail account. Follow the instructions in the e-mail to reset your password and gain access to Blackboard.
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The School of Professional and Graduate Studies has developed a Student Blackboard Tutorial 2.65 Mb you can use to familiarize yourself with Blackboard. The Help Desk can assist you with technical issues.
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If you are enrolled in an online course, log in successfully to Blackboard, and do not see the course available in Blackboard, please keep in mind that online courses will appear in Blackboard by the first day of the class. If you are scheduled to begin a course and still do not see the course available to you in Blackboard, please contact the Help Desk or call 785.594.4544 to confirm your enrollment in the course.
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