If you need help connecting to campus wifi networks, getting into your Student Portal account or using your college email, please email StudentITHelp@northern.on.ca or call 1-866-999-0799 for IT support.
IT support is available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended support hours even after these times. We will respond within 24 business hours.
Below, you will find how-to articles and guides on:
Students must use their assigned Northern College student email account for all official communications with faculty and staff regarding courses, classwork, and academic matters. Communication through personal email accounts will not be recognized as official, and students are expected to regularly check their Northern College email to ensure they receive important updates and instructions.
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.
Need help using Blackboard? Check out our how-to guides and videos.
Student Guide to BlackboardBlackboard Login Guide [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.
NOTE: the following links below will open a pdf document.
Please note that Chromebooks and other Tablets are insufficient devices to perform all required tasks as a Northern College student.
NOTE: the following links below will open a PDF document.
Northern College provides secure wireless access to several outdoor locations at each campus.
Click on your campus link to view or download a map showing where the best wireless connectivity can be found.
