Blackboard is linked to the Banner Student records system and will only grant access to registered students (status RE in Banner) . In order to get access to Blackboard online learning and other University systems you will need to register by completing online enrolment for your coursewho have completed online enrolment.
At the start of the term, if you are unable to get logged into Blackboard, you can check your registration status to make sure your enrolment has been completed and processed.
📋 Instructions
Log into Banner Student system via the student portal and select the Banner Student tile.
Alternatively, you can follow this direct web address to the Student Banner System
Input your User ID and PIN:
Your User ID is your student B number and your initial PIN is your date of birth in the format DDMMYY.
Select the Login button.
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6. Finally select Enrolment Status History link.
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This example below shows a typical new student’s Registration history. A returning student is ER Expected to Return or for a new student Enrolment Status History.
The new student begins as EL, eligible to enrol, then ON, meaning they have started Online Enrolment. Having successfully completed Online Enrolment online enrolment their status changes to RE, registered status, they will be able to login to Blackboard.
NB A returning student will be ER Expected to Return.
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If your status is ON, you need to complete the online enrolment process. Make sure you have answered the security question. |
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Once your registration status is RE, Blackboard access usually automatically follows begins within in the next 24 hours. |
Registry contacts
If you have problems enrolling online, the Registry Helpline number is The Registration Helpline is available to guide you through online enrolment and any queries you may have about your student record.
Please call - +44(0) 28 7012 3450 and it is open from 9 00 am to 5 00 pm. (operational late August – late September)
The helpline is open 10:00am – 1:00pm and 2:00pm – 4:00pm (3:00pm on Fridays)
Alternatively, email your campus Registry Office as follows:
Coleraine: RegistryCE@ulster.ac.uk
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Magee: RegistryMG@ulster.ac.uk
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Belfast: RegistryBT@ulster.ac.uk
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Digital Services contacts
If you are a registered (enrolled) student and there is no Network (Blackboard) password when you login to Self Service Student Banner System, or indeed, you have any problems with your password, please contact the Digital Services IT Service Desk who administer the password management system at: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/ds/getting-help/service-desk.
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