Blackboard

Many courses at Wiregrass utilize the internet and/or Blackboard. Blackboard is a Learning Management System (LMS) utilized by Wiregrass Georiga Technical College for all courses regardless of the delivery method (Online, Hybrid, or the Classroom). Courses are available in Blackboard on the first day of class, but not before.

It is the student's responsibility to have regular access to a computer that meets the technical requirements. Students cannot successfully complete all online requirements using only an iPad, iPhone, Android device or tablet. These devices will allow you to perform only certain functions and not complete an entire course. While students must have an Internet Service Provider that provides a stable connection (DSL, T1, ISDN, or cable), Wiregrass has open computer labs on each campus through Library Services.

How to log into Blackboard

You can access Blackboard through your OKTA portal. The web address for Blackboard is https://wiregrass.blackboard.com. Student Usernames and Passwords are formatted as follows:

  • Username: Unique email account name (example jsmith31) Find your Unique Email Account
  • Password: 8-Digit Date of Birth in mmddyyyy (example 07241975=July 24, 1975).

Using Single Sign-On, students will be able to use the same username and password for Navigate, BanWeb, Email, and Blackboard. Therefore, you will not be prompted to change your password the first time you login in to Blackboard. You are strongly encouraged to change your password. To change your Blackboard password, you will need to change your Single Sign-On password. Note: Once you change your SSO password, the new password will be used for Navigate, BanWeb, Email, and Blackboard.

Get Ready to Use Blackboard!

  • To access Blackboard, you must first log into your OKTA portal.
  • The recommended web browsers for Blackboard are Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Do not use Internet Explorer or Edge.
  • The Online Resources is where you find information on Blackboard, Computer Needs, Course Requirements, Student Resources, and Help.
  • Students will not see courses listed in their Course List until the first day of class.
  • You must complete the Course Confirmation Quiz in each class within the first three days of the term.
  • All online, hybrid, and web-enhanced classes use Blackboard so new students should complete the Blackboard Orientation to learn how Blackboard courses work.
  • If you need assistance with your OKTA SSO account, you should contact ithelpdesk@wiregrass.edu.
  • If you need assistance with Blackboard, you should contact online@wiregrass.edu

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