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UB Online Help Desk

Here is a directory of student services and technical support for UB distance learning students & faculty, and for campus Blackboard users.  If you do not find the help you need below, contact the Distance Learning office at ubonline@bridgeport.edu or 1-800-470-7307:

Technical Support
Blackboard Help
Faculty -- Students
Registration Help UB Email & UB Net Help
Additional Help Topics
Accreditation         Campus Computing Help Computer Requirements
Dropping A Course Financial Aid Grades
Library Payment Options Student Resources
Textbooks Transcripts Webadvisor

 

Blackboard help - faculty

Blackboard instructions (how to login, how to use Blackboard, etc.):
Blackboard User Guide - For Faculty

Blackboard login page:
http://bb.ctdlc.org

Forgot your Blackboard password? You can reset your password online:
http://bb.ctdlc.org/webapps/blackboard/password

Blackboard resources:

Blackboard tech support:
866-462-8352 (Toll-free phone)
860-832-3887 (Phone)
support@ctdlc.org (email)
http://www.ctdlc.org/help/ (website)
Or click on Technical Support or Help on the top while in Blackboard

Questions about Using Blackboard?
Contact the Distance Learning office
ubonline@bridgeport.edu

TurnItIn.com
Instructions for accessing TurnItIn.com:
TurnItIn.com instructions

Blackboard help - students

Blackboard instructions (how to login, how to use Blackboard, etc.):
Blackboard User Guide - For Students

Blackboard login page:
http://bb.ctdlc.org

Forgot your Blackboard password? You can reset your password online:
http://bb.ctdlc.org/webapps/blackboard/password

Blackboard tutorial:
To see how Blackboard (our online classroom) works view our online Course Demo.  You can also access an interactive Student Sample Course (follow the instructions for Blackboard).

Blackboard tech support:
866-462-8352 (Toll-free phone)
860-832-3887 (Phone)
support@ctdlc.org (email)
http://www.ctdlc.org/help/ (website)

Questions about Using Blackboard?
Contact the Distance Learning office
ubonline@bridgeport.edu

Registration Help

To register for courses online:
http://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/2249.asp

Need help with registration?
http://www.bridgeport.edu/Include/docs/conted/Webadvisor.htm#help

UB Email & UB Net Account Help

A UBNet account is available to all students and faculty. With a UBNET account you can:

  • Create a yourname@bridgeport.edu email account
  • Access the UB online library databases
  • Register online
  • View your course schedule and grades
  • View a course roster (faculty only)

To create a new UB Net account:
http://www.bridgeport.edu/ubnet/main-links/newacct.html

  • NOTE: You will need your UB ID number to set up a UBNet account - if you do not know your UB ID, contact your academic department or advisor (faculty can also find their ID number on their paystub).

To login to your UB email:
http://www.bridgeport.edu/email

Want to have bridgeport.edu email sent to your personal email address?
To forward yourname@bridgeport.edu email to your personal email: Login to your bridgeport.edu email, click on Options--UBNet Account Management--Forward Mail, type in your personal email, then "Save Changes"

Can't login to your UB email?  Click on the link below to get your UB email username & password:
https://www.bridgeport.edu/ubnet/cgi-bin/resetpass.cgi

For further UBNet and UB email help, send an email to:
sysadmin@bridgeport.edu

Accreditation

The University of Bridgeport is accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC).  To learn more about accreditation read College Accreditation: Frequently Asked Questions and Regional Accreditation vs. National Accreditation.

Campus Computing Help

Information Technology help desk for campus students & faculty:
http://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/3641.asp

Computer Requirements for Online Learning

Computer requirements & technical skills needed for online learning:
http://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/2177.asp

Dropping A Course

Need to withdraw from a course?
http://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/2249.asp

Financial Aid

Learn how to apply for financial aid & contact our Financial Aid office:
http://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/3377.asp

Grades

To view your grades online, login to Webadvisor:
http://www.bridgeport.edu/webadvisor

To receive a grade & fee report for employer reimbursement, send an email to: grade_fee@bridgeport.edu

To receive grades by mail, send an email to:
registrar@bridgeport.edu

Library

The Wahlstrom Library provides access to a wide array of digital library resources available 24/7 with your UBNet ID to aid you in your research needs including databases, electronic journals and our innovative search technology Eureka! that allows you to search multiple databases at once.

The library also acts as your technology support net. You can contact a reference librarian via email at reference@bridgeport.edu or phone 203-576-4747 during hours of operation for personalized help using Blackboard or library resources. We also providing search guides for databases such as Ebrary a collection of 35,000 digital books. Other services include physical drop in sessions for help and a series of student workshops.

To use Library resources or find out more information about other resources or services, including how to create your UBNet ID visit the Library webpage http://www.bridgeport.edu/library

Payment Options

UB offers students several options for making tuition payments: including Financial Aid, Check or Credit Card payments, Tuition Reimbursement, and Payment Plans. For more information:
http://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/3706.asp

Student Resources

Get free software, UB catalog & student handbook, study tips, and more!
http://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/3014.asp

Textbooks

Learn  how to order textbooks for online courses:
http://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/2248.asp#textbooks

Transcripts

Need a copy of your UB transcript?
http://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/2983.asp

Webadvisor

Login to webadvisor to check grades, register (available to online students only), & view your course schedule.  Students must have a UBNet account in order to use Webadvisor):
http://www.bridgeport.edu/webadvisor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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