University of Reading Blackboard
‘Blackboard’ is the University’s online learning platform which contains the resources you need from your School, programme, and modules. It is also where you will submit your coursework electronically, when required.
Each module that you study will use its own Blackboard Course. Additionally, you may be enrolled onto Blackboard Organisations, which provide key information from your programme, School or Department, study skills or student wellbeing.
Please watch the Blackboard intro video, and after completing your In-person enrolment, follow the Getting started guides below.
Accessing Blackboard
Access to Blackboard requires your university IT account username. To get this you must complete the steps, as part of your Welcome to Reading process.
- Go to https://www.bb.reading.ac.uk/
- Click ‘sign in with Microsoft’
- Enter your username (username code + @student.reading.ac.uk e.g ab123456@student.reading.ac.uk)
- Enter password
- Follow Multi-Factor Authentication
Browser Requirements
To ensure optimal performance, please make sure to:
- Use the latest version of your browser.
- Allow third-party cookies.
- Enable pop-ups.
- Disable “Prevent Cross-Site Tracking” (Safari or MAC users)
Getting Started Guides
First Steps
If you are a new or returning student:
Your course
Make best use of Blackboard Ultra:
Need help?
Guide last updated on September 3, 2025