Student Orientation for Blackboard

Need Blackboard Help?

At Coastal Carolina University, distance learning courses and many on campus courses use Blackboard to deliver course content. Numerous resources are available to assist students in using the Blackboard system including online tutorials, printable how-to documentation, troubleshooting guides, and technical support request forms.

Student Blackboard Tutorial
To learn more about how Blackboard can work for you, start with the Student Tutorial below. (login with Blackboard ID: ccuguest Password: 123456)

Student Tutorial

For additional information on taking tests online in Blackboard review our Test Taking Tips.

Printable How-to Documents
The how-to documents below are in pdf format. If you do not have a pdf reader on your computer, you can download one here.

Preparing Your Computer to Work with Blackboard

Submitting an Assignment in Blackboard

Using the Mail Tool in Blackboard

Posting a Discussion Message

Downloading LockDown Browser

Lockdown Browser Student User Guide

Submitting an Assignment through SafeAssign

Printing PowerPoint Slides

Troubleshooting Blackboard Problems
Occasionally you may experience problems with Blackboard functionality. Most often, those problems are due to computer settings or programs on your computer that interfere with Blackboard processes. The links below can help eliminate or correct problems.

Browser Tuneup

Blackboard Problem Troubleshooting

Need More Help with Blackboard Issues
Send a help request to Student Computing Services: Student Computing HelpDesk