NOTE: The Office of Information and Technology does not officially support the Blackboard Mobile App, but we will provide as much assistance as we can. Because Blackboard Mobile is a third-party tool, we do not have the same level of administrative access that we have to many CMU systems.
If you receive a Stale Login Request error when attempting to login through the mobile app please follow the steps within the workaround article: https://cmich.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/664/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=36388
Blackboard's latest mobile application enables student access to Blackboard courses and course content on a compatible mobile device. With the Blackboard app, users can quickly view updates to courses and content, view and complete assignments and tests. The free app is available for iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices and requires a device running:
- iOS 9.0+
- Android 4.2+
- Windows 10+
Important Information Regarding Tests: While you may be able to use the Blackboard App to take tests, it is strongly discouraged. When taking tests, a computer and a reliable network connection is recommended. Refer to this Online Exam Tips for Students article for more information: https://cmich.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/664/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=19553
NOTE: After setting up the app for your specific device as shown below, refer to the following website for more in-depth information about features and usage: https://help.blackboard.com/Blackboard_App
iOS Device Setup
NOTE: Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
- From the iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch device, launch the App Store.
- Tap the Search button at the bottom.
- Tap the Search bar at the top, enter Blackboard and tap the blue Search button in the bottom right.
- When the search results appear, tap Blackboard…. Ensure that the selected application is by Blackboard Inc.
NOTE: Search results may not exactly resemble the screenshot above.
- Tap the GET button.
- If prompted, enter a valid Apple ID username and password and tap OK. Then select OPEN when the app is done installing.
- When the app launches, search for Central Michigan University in the search box. Then, tap Central Michigan University when it appears in the search results area.
- When the login screen appears, enter a valid CMU global ID and password into the appropriate fields and tap the Login button.
- The application will provide a guide and brief overview of the application.
- Utilize Settings
on the right side of the screen to personalize user needs.
- Utilize the Menu tab on the left side of the screen to access Stream, Courses, and Grades. The Stream feature provides an overview of activity in courses, as demonstrated below. Courses allows access to individual course content. Grades allows access to course grades.
Android Device Setup
- Launch Google Play by tapping the icon on the home screen.
- Tap the Search button.
- In the search box, enter Blackboard Student.
- When the results appear, tap Blackboard. It may automatically bring you to the app to install.
- Tap the Install button at the bottom.
- If prompted to allow access to Blackboard, select Accept.
- Launch the Blackboard app by tapping the icon on the home screen.
- When the app first loads, tap the Search For Your School field and enter Central Michigan University.
- When the results appear, tap Central Michigan University.
- When the login screen appears, enter a valid CMU global ID and password into the appropriate fields and tap the Login button.
- The application will provide a guide and brief overview of the application.
- Utilize Settings
on the right side of the screen to personalize user needs.
- Utilize the Menu tab on the left side of the screen to access Stream, Courses, and Grades. The Stream feature provides an overview of activity in courses. Courses allows access to individual course content. Grades provides access to course grades.