Navigating Blackboard

Creating an Event in Blackboard Course Calendar

What is the course calendar and what shows up on it?

The course view of the calendar displays due dates, the course schedule, office hours, and course-specific meetings and events. When you create content with a due date, it appears automatically in the calendar. Learn more in the video below:

How do I create an even in the course calendar?

  1. In the navigation bar, select the Calendar. The calendar page will open up.
    calendar
  2. You can also view the Calendar from the Side navigation in Blackboard.
    Image of the global calendar, showing a course event and an assignment due date
  3. On the calendar page, select the plus sign > Add event to create a new event. The New Event panel will open on the right.
    plus sign and add event button
  4. In the New Event panel, add an event title, date, time, and location.
  5. Select Save when you are finished.

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