Updates
When will I have access to my Spring 2023 Brightspace course shell?
You will have access to your Spring 2023 courses by October 17, 2022.
Can I continue to teach in Blackboard in Spring 2023?
If you would like to teach in Blackboard in Spring 2023, you will have to request access. Once requested, please allow up to 5 business days for the course to be created. You will need to set your Brightspace course to inactive prior to the start of the spring semester. Starting in Summer 2023, all courses will be offered in Brightspace.
Blackboard Basics
All courses are put into Blackboard, but instructors need to activate the course before students will be able to access it. All registered students (undergraduate and graduate) receive a Blackboard account at the beginning of their first semester at Stony Brook University.
Logging In
To log into Blackboard, go to blackboard.stonybrook.edu in your web browser. (NOTE: no “www” in this address.)
Enter your NetID and NetID password.
If you have not created your NetID, please click NetID.
Once you have entered your credentials, click Login.
Launch Blackboard
For Students:
The Blackboard App gives students mobile access to their Blackboard courses and allows them to keep on track with their courses on the go.
For Faculty:
Blackboard Instructor gives faculty the ability to manage their courses, reply to discussions, post announcements and more from their phone or tablet.
Privacy Note
Blackboard allows students to set their privacy settings, which shows/hides personal information from other Blackboard users. Changing privacy settings on Blackboard allows users to show/hide their personal information which includes being listed in the Blackboard directory and on course rosters that are visible to other students. Changing your privacy options only applies to other students. Instructors for courses you are taking will always be able to see information (EMPL ID#, NetID username, email address), even if it is hidden from other users.
Student FAQs
Faculty FAQ
Additional Information
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Getting Help
The Division of Information Technology provides support on all of our services. If you require assistance please submit a support ticket through the IT Service Management system.
Submit A Quick TicketPlease Contact
Academic Technology Services
- AcademicTechnologies@stonybrook.edu
- (631) 632-9800