To log into your online course you will need to have an account known as a Blackboard account. 

A Blackboard account will be created automatically when you register for an online course.

Using the username and password of this account you can log into the Blackboard server and access all of your online courses at Tri-State.

Steps for logging into the Blackboard server at Tri-State University

1. You need to use a computer that is connected to the Internet and has a popular browser (e.g. Internet Explorer).
2. Open a browser and enter the following URL or web address: http://tristate.blackboard.com/
3. Click the Login button.
4. Enter your username and password and click the Login button. (If you do not know your username and password, visit the username and password page).
5. Once you have logged in successfully, you will be located at the Blackboard welcome page.  Here you can update your personal information, change your password, or enter a specific course.

The Tri-State University tab area contains tools and information specific to each users’ use of Blackboard.  Here users can update their personal information (e.g. email address), change their Blackboard password, and enter a specific Blackboard course from this page.

Courses
The Courses tab area lists courses specific to each instructor and student as well as the Course Catalog for the college.  Students and instructors simply click on a course title from the Courses tab area to access the course web site.