Blackboard Resources

N.C. A&T utilizes Blackboard, also called Blackboard Learn, as its learning management system for all of its online courses. You can log into Blackboard with your university issued OneID.

As an online student, you will use Blackboard to:

View important announcements
Participate in online discussions and small group activities
Access course materials and resources
Submit your assignments, take tests and quizzes
Check your grades

The university provides multiple resources to ensure your success with Blackboard and online learning:

Student Online Learning Orientation

All N.C. A&T students are automatically enrolled in the Student Online Learning Orientation. This self-paced orientation will walk you through strategies and tools known to help learners thrive in online environments, including practice using common Blackboard course tools.

Blackboard App

Students are encouraged to download the Blackboard App for easy access to course materials through their smart device.

Blackboard Tutorials

Blackboard provides tutorials and help documents on the LMS at their website. If you have a question on how to do something in Blackboard, try searching through their help first. N.C. A&T is currently using the Original Course Experience of Blackboard.

Blackboard Help Desk

Need help with Blackboard? Users have 24/7 support through the Blackboard Help Desk, Phone: 743-249-8700.

Canvas LMS Implementation (Fall 2026)

Countdown to Canvas

North Carolina A&T State University will be transitioning from Blackboard to Canvas as the learning management system (LMS) beginning Fall 2026. This shift aligns with a recent decision by the UNC Board of Governors to standardize on a single LMS across all UNC institutions. Canvas is widely adopted, integrates with many tools, and supports modern pedagogical features, offering a flexible and user-friendly environment for teaching and learning.

Training and Support

Instructional Technology Training and Development (ITTD) is offering monthly training options to help faculty and staff learn Canvas. Register for the training sessions here. On demand Canvas training is available to faculty via the Canvas Help global navigation menu.

After logging into Canvas, click Help in the global navigation menu.
Select Training Services Portal.
If prompted, click Authorize to authorize access to the training.
At the top of the page, choose Higher Education.
Review the available training options and enroll.

Faculty are also encouraged to view the Accessing Canvas for the First Time video (7 minutes) for guidance on getting started.