Most faculty members already have an account created for them whether they realize it or not, all they have to do is look up their username. If you would like to use Blackboard and need a Blackboard account, you will need to ask the Blackboard administrator to create a course for you.

How to Request a Course

If you are combining courses that use Blackboard or your Blackboard course is not set up, email Michelle Gee (ELI) mgee@nvcc.edu from your NOVA email. 

We recommend leaving yourself plenty of time to develop a new Blackboard course. Faculty are encouraged to request Blackboard course shells for courses that they are developing and planning to teach in a future semester. There is no limit to how early you may request a course, but please remember to request your course at least 2 weeks before classes begin for that semester.

In your email include:

• The course title (optional), course number, and section
• The semester and year it will first be offered
• The Instructor's EmplID