Instructors can use the Course Calendar to indicate important course related events. The dates and events that appear on the Course Calendar are for all students registered in a specific course. Suggested items to include in the calendar are section meetings, assignments due dates, exams dates, and dates for guest speakers.

From the Control Panel:

1. Click on the Course Calendar link under the Course Tools section.
2. Click on the Add Event button.
3. Type in the Event Title in the text field.
4. Type the Event Description in the text field.
5. Choose the Event Date from the pull-down list.
6. Choose the Event Start Time from the pull-down list.
7. Choose the Event End Time from the pull-down list.
8. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Submit button.

More Information

Q: How can I modify or delete a Calendar Event?

A: Find the event you want to modify, and click either the Modify button or the Remove button, depending on which function you wish to perform.

Q: How can I see more events at a time?

A: Use the tabs across the top of the Course Calendar page to see more events. Click on View Week, View Month, or View Year tab. The dates that have calendar events will be highlighted.

Q: Can I add my own personal calendar items?

A: Yes, you can have Blackboard track your personal calendar items as well. However, you do not want to put these into a course. To add personal calendar items:
-- Click on the My Blackboard tab at the top to return to your original My HSU page.
-- Click on the Calendar link under the Tools section on the right hand side of the screen.
-- Add personal calendar items using the directions above.

Note: These calendar items will be seen only by you and not by your class. To view, you must enter the Calendar from the My Blackboard tab, which will show all your personal calendar items as well as all of your course calendar items.