Blackboard Ultra (Students) - Assignments: Submit an Assignment
This article outlines the steps for students to submit assignments in Blackboard Ultra courses.
Submitting an Assignment
Blackboard assignments can be accessed from various course areas, including:
- The activity stream
- In the course calendar
- On the Course Content page
- Within individual modules
Submitting Your Work
- Navigate to the assignment and click on the assignment title to open it.

- Click View Instructions to access the submission area. Review the assignment details, instructions, and any attached files or rubrics.

- In the Submission area, there are multiple options for completing the assignment submission:
- Drag and drop a file into the submission area.
- Select Attachment (paperclip icon) to browse the local files on a device.
- Select Insert Content (plus sign icon) and choose Cloud storage to browse a cloud service such as OneDrive.
- Use the text editor to type out the submission.

- When ready to submit, select Submit at the bottom right of the screen. A panel appears to confirm the submission. Assignments cannot be edited after they are submitted.
- After a successful submission, a submission receipt will pop up. This can be closed or downloaded for personal records. A submission receipt should also be sent via email.

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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