Student App Quick Start

Learn what version of Android/iOS is supported by the app, where to install the app and login, how to use the Touch ID and Face ID, and more information on joining Class Collaborate sessions.

  • Before you Begin

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    GSU has mobile device access enabled. Once you install the app and login you will be prompted to search for Governors State University and login with the same GSU credentials (the same as the web version of GSU Blackboard Learn, myGSU portal and GSU email). Before you download and install the Blackboard Student App on your mobile device, make sure your device's operating system is at least iOS 13+ or Android 11+.

  • Install App and Login

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    Please proceed to the App Store or Google Play to download the app. You may search for Blackboard or use the links provided on the Install App and Login web tutorial.

    To login to the mobile app, please make sure to search and select "Governors State University". Login with the same GSU credentials (the same as the web version of GSU Blackboard Learn, myGSU portal and GSU email)

    Blackboard app login process and accessing the Courses list

  • Touch ID and Face ID

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    The Blackboard app does support Android fingerprint login, iOS Touch ID login, and iOS Face ID, but Android facial recognition is not supported at this time.

    Open the Touch ID and Face ID web tutorial to learn more.

  • Join Class Collaborate sessions

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    As long as a link is provided within a course, students can launch Class Collaborate sessions from the Blackboard app.

    Open the Class Collaborate in Blackboard Student App web tutorial to learn more.

    Blackboard app inside of a course and the Collaborate menu item highlighted