Blackboard Ultra (Faculty) - Course Content: Access Course Files
This article explains how faculty can access and download course files within a Blackboard Ultra course.
Accessing Course Files
Blackboard Ultra provides a central location to access all files uploaded to a course. These files can include documents, presentations, images, and other resources used for instruction.
Steps to Access Course Files:
- Log in to Blackboard Ultra at bb.siue.edu.
- Select the desired course from the Courses list.
- In the course, click on the Ellipse menu on the right-hand side of the screen.

- Click on "Unused Files" in the drop-down menu.

- On the Unused Files page, you will see a list of files.
- Click the List View field, then select All Files from the drop-down menu.

Downloading Files
To download a file that opens in the Unused Files window:
- Click on the down arrow next to the file name to download it to your computer.

- Check the box next to the file name to be deleted.

- Click the Delete Files button in the bottom right corner of the window.
- Check boxes next to files in use will be grayed out.

Need Additional Support?
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the ITS Help Desk:
- Call: (618) 650-5500
- Email: help@siue.edu
- Visit: Lovejoy Library Room 0005 during regular business hours.
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