Student Access to Blackboard
Blackboard is updated daily in the 6:15 am, 12:15 pm and 5:15 pm time frame. Student access to all Blackboard Learn courses begins on the official course start date and ends 30 days after the official course end date.
If you do not see your course in Blackboard, check your class schedule in Banner to make sure you are registered for the course. Contact the Registrar to re-register as needed.
Login Information
Blackboard login page: sunypoly.open.suny.edu
Login with "activated" SITNet ID:
Click on the Blackboard Login module with the LOGIN HERE image.
Course Materials
Use Class Search with Textbooks for course materials and textbook information
Getting Started using Cengage MindTap in your Blackboard course
Learn to use Blackboard
Student Tutorials and Resources
On Demand Videos (Students)
Blackboard FAQ for Students
Blackboard and Collaborate Help (Contact the Right Help Desk)
Open SUNY Help Desk
Phone: 1-844-673-6786 (toll free within the US); (518) 320-1300 (direct)
Email: OpenSUNYHelp@suny.edu
Ticket: Online Ticket System
Articles and help with Blackboard and Browsers
Communications
Check the Academic Calendars for important dates, fee structure and refund schedule.
Official communications use SUNY Poly e-mail. Read it often to avoid missing important notifications.
Blackboard Mobile
NOTE: Some content and features in Blackboard are not mobile compatible. Use a laptop or desktop computer for full functionality in Blackboard courses.
Enter your Apple ID (iOS devices) or Google ID (Andriod devices) to download the app.
School is identified as SUNY Poly - Blackboard Learn
Click on the SITNET ID link to login.
Learn How to Use Blackboard Mobile Learn
