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Logging Into Your Account
1. Click here to enter the Blackboard site. It may be beneficial to bookmark this page for future use.
2. Enter your Global ID and password. As a reminder, your Global ID will always be the first half of your CMU email address (example@cmich.edu).
3. You may also need to verify your login information by using the Duo Mobile app on your personal device.
If you are unable to access your account after completing these steps, please contact CMU’s help desk at helpdesk@cmich.edu or (989)774-3662. You may also submit a support ticket on their website.
Locating Your Courses
After successfully logging in, you should see a list of your courses. Ensure that you have selected the “Courses” option from the tab on the left side of the screen.
Your view may be different depending on your settings. Using the squares next to the search bar, you can choose between a list view (left) and a grid view (right). Please note that this option is cosmetic and will not affect your ability to find and access your courses.
You may use the search bar to locate a specific class.
Lastly, you may use the filter to exclude courses that are not relevant to you
Open, Closed & Completed Courses
Each instructor determines the availability of their course to students. A course can have one of three availability statuses:
Open Course: A course that is accessible to students.
Closed Course: A course is not accessible to students. A course is typically closed when the instructor is modifying their course or the class in question has concluded. Closed courses are indicated by a lock icon as shown below.
Completed Course: A course has ended, but students can still access the content, but can't participate in the course any longer. For example, you can't reply to discussions or submit assignments.
Lastly, you may bookmark specific courses by selecting the star icon in the corner of the specified tile. Selected courses will then have a purple star in the corner and appear at the top of your course list. This can be helpful for keeping tabs on a class that is not assigned to a semester or a course that you are instructing or acting as a Teaching Assistant.