It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the fall 2020 semester. As you may already know, the majority of ACC's classes are going to be offered online as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, it is important to know that most of your courses will utilize Blackboard to provide you access to course information and other tools like your syllabus, assignments, discussion boards, grades and more.
Getting Started: How to Access Blackboard
To access Blackboard, you will need to activate your ACCeID and know your password. To find and activate your ACCID, please click here.
You can access Blackboard from any computer by following these instructions:
Go to austincc.edu.
Click on the "Students" tab at the top of the page.
Then, click on Blackboard on the right-hand side of the page on the navigation menu.
Or, you may also clickhere to go directly to the Blackboard login page. Bookmark this page, you’ll be using it a lot.
There is also a Blackboard Mobile App for download on Android or iOS.
Now that you have successfully logged in, watch this short tutorial about navigating Blackboard, reviewing your syllabus, and more.
Important Tips and Helpful Tools for Blackboard
Before Class Starts: Be sure to review the course schedule, find your class(es), and review the section notes and instructions to best orient yourself for class.
The First Week of Class: Be sure to review your schedule and log into Blackboard on the first day of class to become oriented to the course and read the entire syllabus.
During the Semester: Be sure to log in daily, keep a schedule and planner, and submit assignments or assessments on time. Here is a great fall planner from Academic Coaching you can download.
Questions: If you have a question or need assistance with your course syllabus, don't delay! Ask your instructor, so you don't get behind.
Student Remote Support Services: If you have never taken an online course at ACC, don't worry, there are plenty of resources for you. Visit the Remote Student Support. This website highlights support and services to help you prepare and stay on track with your courses and other personal support you might need.
Academic Coaching: Connect with an ACC Academic coach to get better grades with less stress. They assist with time management, getting organized, test prep, and much more.
Learn More About Academic Coaching:
EesySoft: Blackboard Online Support Tool
Take advantage of EesySoft, online support tool for blackboard. A resource guide for helping you access topics like handing in assignments, viewing your grades, taking tests and more.
In Blackboard click on the question mark icon to receive answers to your questions. The Blackboard Support Center is available 24/7. Students can also submit support requests directly from the phone and email contact options provided.
If you have a technical issue and need assistance logging into Blackboard, please contact the Student Services Help Desk. Thank you for enrolling at ACC! We wish you all the best this fall semester!
