In order to access Fordham’s Blackboard site, you must direct your web browser to the following address: 
http://fordham.blackboard.com 

Note:  There is no “www” in this address.

Then:

1.      Click on the Login button located at the left of the screen.

2.      After you press the Login button, the Welcome Screen will appear requesting your Username and Password.

3.      Your username is your Lotus Notes E-mail username, or everything before the @ sign.  For example, if your email address is jsmith@fordham.edu, your username is jsmith.

4.      Your password is your four digit Oasis pin #.  If you have forgotten your password, try the last 4 digits of your home zip code or call the help desk at extension 3999, or click on the “Forgotten Password” link and follow the instructions.

Welcome Page

Once you have logged into Fordham University’s Blackboard site, you will be greeted with a Welcome Page.  It will identify you by your first name and the Course(s) in which you are participating.

To enter a course in which you are enrolled:  Under the area labeled, “My Courses”, click on the hyperlink to your course.

Generally you will enter your desired course through the Announcements Page of the course.  Any announcements posted by the professor will be displayed on this page as the course progresses.  If there is more than one announcement posted on this page, simply scroll down the side of the screen.

Editing Personal Information

Users manage personal data and privacy settings from the Personal Information page found on the left side of the Welcome Page in the Tool Box.  The Edit  Personal Information option allows you to control the information that appears in your account's profile. You can change the values in fields, populate empty fields, or remove information from fields.   The fields with a red asterisk must be included.  Note:  Please change your e-mail address to the one you use most regularly. This will ensure timely communication.

The Change Password option manages your account password in Blackboard ONLY and not in Lotus Email, etc..

The Set  Privacy Options option manages your profile in the User Directory. Individuals may choose to make information available through the User Directory/Class roster, and controls what information will be displayed.