Overview
Blackboard provides Northwood Tech students with access to course materials, assignments, grades, and other learning resources. This article explains how to sign in to Blackboard from a computer using MyCampus.
Key Information
- Continuing students can access their Blackboard courses approximately two weeks before the semester begins.
- New students and students returning after being away for more than one semester will receive Blackboard access approximately two weeks before their first class begins.
- If you register for a class less than two weeks before the class starts, please allow up to 48 hours for your Blackboard access and course enrollment to become available.
- If your course should be available but is not visible after these timeframes, contact the IT Service Desk for assistance.
📝 Note: Blackboard access is not immediate for newly registered students. If you register for a class less than two weeks before it begins, please allow up to 48 hours for your Blackboard account and course enrollment to become available.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, you'll need:
- An active Northwood Tech account
- Your Northwood Tech email address and MyCampus password
- A computer with internet access Access to MyCampus
Instructions
Sign In to Blackboard
- Go to www.northwoodtech.edu.
- Click MyCampus.
- Click the Blackboard app.
- Blackboard will open in a new tab or window.
You are now signed in and can access your courses and learning materials.
Troubleshooting
I don't see my Blackboard course
Try the following:
- Verify that your course starts within the next two weeks.
- If you are a new student or are returning after more than one semester away, verify that your class begins within the next two weeks.
- If you recently registered for a class, allow up to 48 hours for Blackboard access and course enrollment.
- Refresh Blackboard and sign in again.
- If your course should be available after these timeframes, contact the IT Service Desk.
I received a "Sign On Error" message
If you receive the following error message, submit a ticket to the IT Service Desk and include the Error ID displayed on the screen.
Try the following before submitting a ticket:
- Sign out of MyCampus and sign back in.
- Close all browser windows and reopen your browser.
- Try using a different browser.
- Note the Error ID displayed on the error page.
Need Additional Assistance?
If you continue to experience issues signing in to Blackboard, submit a request to the IT Service Desk and include any error messages or screenshots.