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NEW Blackboard Ultra Project Information

NDSU has launched a project to convert Blackboard Learn to Blackboard Ultra.

Introduction

We are excited to announce the transition to Blackboard Ultra, a next-generation learning management system designed to enhance our educational experience. Blackboard Ultra offers a modern, streamlined interface, improved performance, and new features that support innovative teaching and learning practices. For more information please check out the NDSU Ultra Transition Brief Overview Video(5:17) video.

Faculty New to Ultra  Submit a Google Form Request 

If you are a faculty member who is new to using Ultra, please fill out and submit the Blackboard Ultra Course Request form!

Faculty Already in Ultra Submit a IT Service Center Ticket

If you are currently using Ultra to teach a course and would like to request your course(s) to be converted, please submit an IT Service Center ticket. Please select Course/Class Issue for your Issue Type, then select Ultra Course Conversion in the sub-field, and list all Blackboard course ID's. 

Courses Converted to Ultra

Once courses are converted to Ultra, they will remain in Ultra.

Blackboard Ultra Release Notes Updates        

One of the hallmarks of the Blackboard Ultra Experience is the speed with which new features are developed and released. Visit our KB page - New Blackboard Ultra Updates to get latest Ultra updates. Also, you can visit this page for monthly updates - Blackboard Ultra Release Notes Updates 

Estimated Timeline

We are currently transitioning courses requested by the instructors/departments. Tentatively, the project will be complete by Spring 2026. Information is subject to change as the project continues. See below for a rough estimation of the current progress. 


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KeywordsBlackboard, Blackboard Ultra, Ultra, blackbaord, ultra, LMS, learn   Doc ID135456
OwnerSharley K.GroupIT Knowledge Base
Created2024-02-13 16:13:36Updated2024-10-01 12:09:04
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