Accessing Blackboard
Step I: Obtain an NC A&T Email Account
Students
After you register for your courses, pay your bill, and become officially validated, your information will be updated in the Student Information System (SIS). Your advisor will provide you with your PIN (Personal Identification Number). Students who are enrolled in all online courses (no campus courses) should contact the Registrar's Office.
Once your information has been updated (expect a 48-hour turnaround period), you must acquire an NC A&T SU email account. Please visit http://www.ncat.edu/~accounts/request.php for more information.
Faculty
Obtain your Banner PIN (Personal Identification Number) from the Human Resources office. Acquire an NC A&T SU email account by contacting the Aggie Help Desk at 336-334-7195. New faculty should obtain email account information from Human Resources.
Step II: Complete the Login Process
Students and Faculty
- After you acquire an NC A&T SU email account, you are ready to login to Blackboard.
- To access Blackboard, visit: http://blackboard.ncat.edu.
- To log into your Blackboard account, you must enter your email username and email password.
- To enter your username, you will use the prefix part of your NC A&T SU email address. (Example: doej@ncat.edu -- username: doej)
- To enter your password, you must enter your email password.
Login Troubleshooting
If you are having difficulties with the login process, please check the following items before you call the help line:
- Verify the Blackboard web address: http://blackboard.ncat.edu.
- Verify the validation of your bill.
- Verify your email username and email password.
- Make sure your Caps Lock key is in the OFF position.
American Online (AOL) Users
To access the Blackboard website, AOL users should connect to the Internet using AOL software, minimize that window, and then open an alternate browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape.
System Requirements
Recommended Hardware
Windows Operating System
- Windows 98 or Higher 64 MB RAM or Higher
- 28 Modem (56k recommended)
- 800 X 600 Monitor (16-bit)
Macintosh Operating System
- Mac OS 9.2 or Higher
- 32 MB RAM or Higher
- 28k Modem (56k recommended)
- 800 X 600 Monitor (16-bit)
Recommended Software
Windows or Macintosh Operating System
- Internet Explorer 5.0 or Higher
- Netscape 7.1 or Higher
- Windows Media Player 7.1
- Acrobat Reader