Blackboard is our learning management software that allows you to access course materials and information.

Log in to Blackboard Ultra at https://blackboard.northerncollege.ca/ultra.

If you are having trouble logging in to your Blackboard Account, please check out:

• How-To Article for Login to Blackboard Ultra
• Download Instructions (PDF,  231 KB)

Northern College requires all students to have their own laptop computer. The College’s Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program is mandatory for all students.

Bring Your Own Device Policies

NOTE: the following links below will open a pdf document.

• Student Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy #IT-2 [PDF, 661 KB]
• Student Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Procedure #IT-2 PR-1 [PDF, 55 KB]
• Information Technology & Network Terms Of Use Policy #IT-3 [PDF, 138 KB]
• Information Technology & Network Terms of Use Procedure #IT-3 PR-1 [PDF, 115 KB]

Device Requirements:

Please note that Chromebooks and other Tablets are insufficient devices to perform all required tasks as a Northern College student.

• Intel I5 or equivalent processor. For Engineering Technology, Intel I7 or equivalent processor
• Minimum 4GB of RAM. For Engineering Technology, Minimum 12GB of RAM (12-16 GB recommended)
• Minimum 256 GB HD. For Engineering Technology, Minimum 512 GB HD
• Minimum of 2 full size USB ports. For Engineering Technology, HDMI port as well.
• Wireless 802.11ac dual band 2.4 and 5 GHz
• Built-in webcam and microphone
• Windows 10 or 11
• 2 year warranty (optional, but recommended)
• 4-6 hours of battery life (optional, but recommended)