Blackboard Ultra (Faculty) - Groups: Add or Remove Students from a Group

This article outlines the steps for faculty to add or remove students from groups within a Blackboard Ultra course.

Adding Students to a Group

To add students to a group in your Blackboard Ultra course, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to the Groups tab in the top menu of the Blackboard Ultra course.
  2. Click the ellipsis (three dots) on the right side of the group a student needs to be added to.
  3. Select Edit.

    The drop-down menu includes an edit option represented by a pencil icon.

  4. Select the unassigned students that will be added to a group.
  5. Click the ellipsis (three dots) next to the student's name, then select the group they should be added to. 

    The available groups are listed when you click the ellipsis next to a student.

  6. Click "save" in the bottom right corner of the screen to update the groups.

Removing Students from a Group

To remove students from a group in your Blackboard Ultra course, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to your course in Blackboard Ultra.
  2. Click the ellipsis (three dots) on the right side of the group a student needs to be removed from.
  3. Select Edit.
  4. Click the ellipsis (three dots) next to the student who needs to be removed from the group.
  5. Click unassign to remove the student from that group.

    The option to unassign is listed among the group options when you click the ellipsis next a user. 

  6. Click Save in the bottom right corner of the screen to update the groups.

Important Considerations

  • Ensure that the group set is set to manual enrollment. Self-enrollment groups allow students to join and leave groups on their own.
  • Changes made to group memberships are saved automatically when you click Save.

Need Additional Support?

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the ITS Help Desk:

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Keywords:
Blackboard Ultra, Groups, Add Students, Remove Students, Group Management, Course Groups, Blackboard Learn, Bb, Ultra, Bb Ultra, Group Set 
Doc ID:
155588
Owned by:
Jeff P. in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Created:
2025-10-13
Updated:
2026-02-20
Sites:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville