Use Blackboard Ultra as a Tool to Facilitate Your Academic Success

For many, Blackboard is a familiar resource and tool used by many colleges and universities around the country to help students manage their assignments, locate a syllabus, communicate with professors and so much more. While beneficial for in-person students, Blackboard is particularly helpful for online students, who don’t always have the opportunity of being able to check in with professors in-person.  

Starting with the fall 2024 semester, UofL has transitioned to Blackboard Ultra! Blackboard Ultra provides users with a more modernized view and better accessibility for mobile users.  

For those who have been away from school for some time, managing and navigating this software can certainly be intimidating. That’s why we took the time to prepare two quick resources to help you learn how to navigate this platform with ease, simplifying your academic pursuits!  

Click here to watch a quick video from Blackboard Ultra that can help you better understand where to find common features, like where your grades and assignments are located.  

Additionally, you can click here for a full Blackboard orientation! This can be especially helpful for first time users, or for those who have been away from higher education for an extended time.   

The start of the semester can be a challenging and overwhelming time, with new software, due dates, expectations and so much more getting thrown at you all at once. Let us be the first to say, we believe in you! You’ve made the exciting and honorable choice to advance your life and your education, and we’re here to support your journey however we can. Check out the links above to learn more about Blackboard Ultra, and best of luck with the start of your new semester! Go Cards!