Blackboard Introduction
for Students

Logging in to the System
Please go to the following URL to begin: http://my.berkeleycollege.edu

Login
When you go to the above URL, you will see the Berkeley College Page below. You will be able to log into your Blackboard online courses from this web site.

Username and Password
Username - first and last name (i.e. mary-smith)
Password - 00 plus the last four digits of your Social Security Number (i.e. 001234)

If you are having trouble logging in, please click the Need Help? Click Here link in the right-hand corner.

Click on the Problem Log.

This form will allow you to report problems to the Berkeley College Blackboard Problem Log. Once the Problem Log is completed, click the Submit button at the bottom of the page. A message automatically gets sent to the Berkeley College Help Desk, and you will be contacted regarding the problem.

You may also access the Live Help feature. Fill in your username and receive prompt help.

Once you have logged onto the site, you will be presented with the Home Page. From here, you will be able to:
     • Enter your course(s)
     • Read e-mail
     • Check your calendar
     • See updated campus announcements

To see a list of your courses, simply click on the Courses tab at the top of the page.

To access the library, simply click the Library tab at the top of the page. The Library page allows you to connect to electronic resources where you can search for books, magazines, and journal articles. There is an online library orientation there as well.

Student Self-Service
To access your personal Berkeley College records, click on the Student Self Service tab at the top of the page.
Click on the Access Self Service button, which will bring you to the Student Self Service site, where you will be prompted to input your username and password. Student Self Service allows you to view Berkeley?s course catalog and schedule of classes, as well as your own class schedule, grades, unofficial transcript, and financial account information. In addition, you may change a class section, make a payment, update personal information, and apply for financial aid.

Accessing your E-Mail
To enter your e-mail, click on the E-Mail tab at the top of the page:
Click on the Access NetMail button, which will bring you to the NetMail site, where you will be prompted to input your username and password. You will be able to change your password within NetMail.