To access Blackboard. Go to https://webcourses.niu.edu; Click the Log In button; Enter your full NIU AccountID as the username (e.g., [email protected]) and the corresponding password as the Blackboard password. Students use their Z-ID (e.g., [email protected]) and password for their Blackboard login.

New NIU Account ID Activation and MyNIU Access for Applicants; Using MyNIU as an Admitted Student; Need Tech Help? Call the DoIT Service Desk 815-753-8100. To change your password go to password.niu.edu.

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Blackboard is the course management system used campus-wide at NIU. Faculty and TAs use Blackboard to course materials, deliver tests and surveys, hold online discussions, and facilitate many other course-related functions.

Blackboard is course management system that provides a web-based platform that allows faculty to add and organize course resources for students to access online. NIU is currently running Release 9.1 and faculty can choose from using either Blackboard Original or Blackboard Ultra.

Blackboard is course management software. Students need their AccountID / Z-ID and password to log in to Blackboard. Learn more about how to get started using Blackboard:

This tutorial demonstrates how to access Blackboard at NIU, and log into the system with your Account ID

Access to Blackboard is a complex issue that involves several units across the university, because it includes student academic records. However, it is also beneficial for students to learn from experts from outside of NIU.

Navigating Blackboard The new landing page and base navigation feature a completely redesigned interface with simplified, intuitive workflows, a modern look and feel, and an improved mobile experience.

NIU hosted Blackboard locally from 1999 to 2018, when it was migrated to the cloud to reduce costs, increase performance, and provide a path to the Ultra Experience, Blackboard’s modern and completely redesigned interface.