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Blackboard Instructions for Students
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Last updated July 21, 2004

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Username & Password Table of Contents

Your username and password are the same as those you use for BroncoWeb. Please note that passwords are case sensitive and expire every 90 days. For information on changing your password, see below.

Accessing Blackboard Table of Contents

Blackboard can be accessed on-campus or off-campus via a computer with Internet access. It is recommended that Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher be used. However, Firefox 1.0 or higher and Netscape 7.1 or higher may also be used. Using Blackboard with America Online's built-in browser is not recommended.

  1. Go to blackboard.boisestate.edu
  2. Click the “Login” button.
  3. Enter your username and password.
  4. Click “Login.” 
  5. Your “My Boise State" page will be displayed with links to your courses on the right side of the screen.
Change Your Password/Forgot Your Password Table of Contents
  1. Go to blackboard.boisestate.edu
  2. Click the “Login” button.
  3. Click the “Forgot your password?” link below the username and password text boxes.
  4. Follow the instructions.
  5. If assistance is needed with the password change process, please contact the BroncoWeb help desk at 426-2932.
Please note that this will change both your password for both BroncoWeb and Blackboard.
Personal Information Table of Contents
Blackboard receives personal information, such as your preferred name and email address from BroncoWeb. For assistance with changing these, please call the BroncoWeb help desk at 426-2932. You may choose whether Blackboard displays your email address and other information by following these steps:
  1. Log in to Blackboard.
  2. Click "Personal Information" under tools on the "My Boise State" page.
  3. Click "Set Privacy Options."
  4. Check the items you would like displayed.
  5. Click "Submit."

Blackboard Assistance at Boise State

email:  blackboard@boisestate.edu  
 phone:  (208) 426-2583 (8-5 Mon-Fri) 
office:  Education 420