Technology & IT Support
Blackboard: Course & Learning Software
Blackboard is our learning management software where you will access course materials and information.
Log in to Blackboard Ultra at .
If you are having trouble logging in to your Blackboard Account, please check out:
Devices & Laptops
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ requires all students to have their own laptop computer. The College’s Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program is mandatory for all students.
Bring Your Own Device Policies
NOTE: the following links below will open a pdf document.
Device Requirements:
Please note that ChromeBooks and other Tablets are not sufficient devices to be able to perform all required tasks as a Ï㽶ÊÓƵ student.
- Intel I5 or equivalent processor. For Engineering Technology, Intel I7 or equivalent processor
- Minimum 4GB of RAM. For Engineering Technology, Minimum 12GB of RAM (12-16 GB recommended)
- Minimum 256 GB HD. For Engineering Technology, Minimum 512 GB HD
- Minimum of 2 full size USB ports. For Engineering Technology, HDMI port as well.
- Wireless 802.11ac dual band 2.4 and 5 GHz
- Built-in webcam and microphone
- Windows 10 or 11
- 2 year warranty (optional, but recommended)
- 4-6 hours of battery life (optional, but recommended)
IT Support Articles
One Minute Guides
NOTE: the following links below will open a PDF document.
- Adding Printers – Windows [PDF, 74 KB]
- Adding Printers – Mac [PDF, 130 KB]
- Accessing Email [PDF, 64 KB]
- Blackboard [PDF, 134 KB]
- Blackboard Layout [PDF, 177 KB]
- Citrix help file [PDF, 203 KB]
- Lockdown Browser [PDF, 140 KB]
- MyNorthern Ï㽶ÊÓƵ [PDF, 157 KB]
- Student Downloading FREE Office 365 [PDF, 162 KB]
Other helpful links
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Wireless Networks & Wifi
NC Skynet Wifi Connection
NOTE: the following links below will open a PDF document.
Outdoor Wireless Access
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ provides secure wireless access that extends to several outdoor locations at each campus.
Click on your campus link to view or download a map showing where the best wireless connectivity can be found.
NOTE: the following links below will open a PDF document.