View an Introductory Tutorial
http://media.umb.edu/p88597812/
Students wishing to see a demo course can access the Student Resource Center by entering user name "demo" and password "welcome" at the login page.
Download a Quick Fact Sheet here.
To access Blackboard Learning System-Vista, point your browser to the following URL:
http://boston.umassonline.net
Browser settings
Please review the browser settings by downloading the following document:
http://www.umb.edu/it/tech/lms/pdfs/browser_settings.pdf
Perform a browser check from the main page before logging in to ensure your computer is properly configured to use Vista.
Your browser is valid if
• Cookies are enabled;
• JavaScript is enabled;
• Popup windows are enabled; and
• The correct version of Java is installed.
Log-in
Once your browser has been properly configured, please log in by entering your username and password.
Enter Username: UMS12345678
This is the same as your Wiser Student ID. Further Information is available at http://www.umb.edu/students.
If you have not been issued a UMS number, please contact the Registrar's Office.
Enter Password: The default password is boston (all lower case).
The first time you login, you will be prompted to change your password and create a security question and answer. (Tip: Choose a question and answer which are clear to you, but not easily guessed by others. It is essential to create these should you ever need assistance logging into your courses due to a forgotten password.)
Example:
Username: UMS12345678
Password: boston
Tips for creating good passwords:
• Use eight characters or longer.
• Include a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters.
• Use numbers, and symbols.
• Use words that are easy for you to remember
Technical Support
24/7 Technical Support
If you need technical assistance (including password help) you can:
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