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Accessing Blackboard

Accessing Blackboard:

To access Blackboard, students should login to CougarApps via the Caldwell University Students page. Once in CougarApps, click the “Blackboard Learn” application to access Blackboard. Students can also follow the direct web address, https://caldwell.blackboard.com, then sign in using their NetID account to access Blackboard.

What is a student NET ID?

A Student NET ID account gives you access to…

  • Caldwell E-mail account
  • Blackboard courses
  • MyCaldwell Portal
  • Library Databases

Your Caldwell E-mail is the only electronic address that you may use when communicating with all college personnel. Your college E-mail will be the main point of contact the college will use to send information and updates. So it is important to check it on a regular basis.

Accessing your Caldwell University Cougar Mail and MyCaldwell Portal

The following are directions on how to access your email:

  • Go to the Caldwell University homepage: www.caldwell.edu
  • Go to the top right hand side and click: Current students
  • Click Cougar Mail
  • Enter your user name, which should be the first letter of your first name and your last name, and your password

Accessing MyCaldwell Portal:

  • Go to the Caldwell University homepage: www.caldwell.edu
  • Click on Current Students on the top right side of page
  • Click on MyCaldwell Portal
  • On Login page, enter your Net ID and Password (case sensitive)

From Successful Login, you can access your Unofficial Degree Audit, Grades, Financial Aid Award information, and your current schedule

If you never received a Net ID

On Caldwell’s main home page on the top right hand side click on MyCaldwell Portal login

Scroll down and on the right hand side of the page click, Net ID Request Form

Forgot password, Forgot Username and Password?

If you have forgotten your password, locked your account, or need to setup security questions, please fill out the Net ID Request Form. Remember your NET ID password must be changed every 90 days.

Technical Requirements

Computer: A standard PC or Mac desktop or laptop computer
Webcam: For activities that require video feedback
Headset or earbuds and microphone: For audio

Software:
Internet browsers, campus recommends Google Chrome
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Microsoft Office (includes Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Windows Media Player

Computer literacy skills:
Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software 
Ability to use a keyboard and mouse
Ability to send and receive email
Ability to install and update software
Ability to save and retrieve files in different formats

Internet Access: A stable connection of 56K or greater for eitherWired or Wireless.

Connectivity: Shared internet connections can impact connectivity. Wireless connections can be impacted by distance from the router and interference from other electronics. Wired connections are recommended.

Note: Microsoft Office is Free to Current/Active students. Should you need a license please contact IT at helpdesk@caldwell.edu from your CU address.