Welcome to Blackboard at Biola
Some instructors at Biola use Blackboard to post grades, provide documents online, or have online class discussions. This page tells you how to use Blackboard at Biola. If you intend to print this page, use this 2-page printer-friendly PDF version of this page.
Logging In, Passwords
We create a Blackboard account for every instructor and student officially registered in a Biola class. Your username is your Biola ID number, and you can find the initial password on the Biola Portal site, https://portal.biola.edu/Portal. Log in to the Portal and then click on the Password icon at the top, then on the Blackboard tab. (See this link for info on logging in to the Portal). These icons look like this:
Once you know your username and Blackboard log in at http://biola.blackboard.com/
The Portal only displays your initial Blackboard password, not your new password if you've changed it already.
If you are having trouble figuring out your password, click “Forget your password?” to request that Blackboard email you a link. Remember: your “Username” is your Biola ID number. This will email you a link to change your password (probably to your BUBBS email account). Still can't figure it out? Call the IT HelpDesk at x4740 or (562)903-4740.
Change Your Password
To change your password, click "Personal Information" then "Change Password":
We recommend you change it to your Portal or BUBBS password so it's easy to remember.
Your Classes
After you log in, you will see a list of your classes. This list includes all classes you've been enrolled in for the past few semesters, even if you did not use Blackboard for that class. Missing a class? Wait a day - it takes about 24 hours after you add a class for it to show up on Blackboard. If it's been longer, your instructor can add you to your class, or contact the Blackboard Administrator.
You can click the little round gear icon to the right of "My Courses" to edit which classes appear in this list. You may want to turn off "Display Course Name" for old classes or classes that don't use Blackboard.
Other Accounts at Biola
Every Biola person has several computer accounts. Your Blackboard account is just one of them. Here's the list:
- Blackboard Account - Username is your Student ID Number (like "1234567")
- BUBBS Email account - User ID is your Student ID Number
- Biola Portal Account - Use your NetID (like "janed47")
See the Student Information page of the Computer Support web site for more info on all of these accounts.
Questions? Need Help?
The Biola HelpDesk can help you with passwords & log in issues. Their hours are usually 8:00am-5:00pm weekdays, x4740 or 562-903-4740. See the HelpDesk website. For class-specific questions, contact your instructor.
You may also contact Matthew Weathers, the Blackboard administrator via BUBBS, or leave voicemail on Biola's Blackboard 24-hour help line at 562-322-7427.