Blackboard provides staff and students with access to communication tools, course materials, discussion forums, online assessment and many other features to help manage their study or teaching.
How do I access Blackboard
To access Blackboard:
- Log in to Blackboard using your University of Otago email and password.
- Make sure you have cookies enabled in your browser.
Unable to log in to Blackboard
Below are some common causes for not being able to access Blackboard:
- You have not completed course declaration. Visit Enrolling at Otago for more information.
- None of the papers you are enrolled in are using Blackboard.
- The semester has not started yet. Your paper/s may not be available until the first day of the semester.
- Incorrect email and/or password – if you need assistance with your username/password, refer to the related article Reset my password