Blackboard Student Help

A Blackboard course is automatically created for every course at USC, each course is hidden from students until the instructor chooses to make the course available.  Students should use the most recent version of Chrome when working in Blackboard.  Using other browsers may lead to issues when working in Blackboard.

If you are enrolled in one of USC’s online graduate degree programs, please note that Blackboard may not be the learning management system used in your program.

Getting Started

  • Blackboard Basics
    Learn To: Locate Content within a Course, Hide and Unhide the Course Menu, Download Files, Print Items, Submit Assignments, Check Your Grades, and Access Old Courses.
  • Coursework
    Learn To: Prepare Files for Submission Using Supported File Names and Extensions, Submit Assignments, Take a Test Online, and Check Your Grades.
  • Collaboration
    Learn To: Send Email, Work in Groups, participate in Discussion Boards, contribute to a Blog, Journal, or course Wiki.
  • Administering Your Blackboard Setting
    Learn To: Update Your Personal Information, Edit Blackboard′s Nightly Notification Settings, and Set Your Privacy Options.

Using a Mobile Device

With the free Bb Student app you can access course materials on mobile devices and receive alerts when new content is posted.

Getting Help