Brightspace

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to provide basic information regarding Brightspace as it pertains to VUIT.

Target Audience

• Vanderbilt University Community

  • Faculty and Staff

  • Undergraduate Students

  • Graduate and Professional Students

Prerequisites

• A valid and functional VUnetID and/or a vanderbilt.edu email address

• Student, faculty, or instructor status at Vanderbilt University

Description

Brightspace is Vanderbilt University’s primary course management system, providing a core set of digital tools designed to support teaching and learning across campus. This article provides information about Brightspace to Vanderbilt faculty, staff, and students.

Additional Information

Brightspace information: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/brightspace/

How to access Brightspace

• Sign in with SSO at https://brightspace.vanderbilt.edu/

How can a student get help with Brightspace functionality

• On-Demand Resources For Students

How can an instructor get help with Brightspace functionality

• See On-Demand Brightspace Resources for Instructors

• See Quick Start Guide for Instructors 

How to get help with Brightspace access.

• If you're unable to access Brightspace and other Vanderbilt University websites seek assistance via the following Knowledge Article: 

  • How to reset an expired VU password

• If able to access other VU resources, but not Brightspace:

  • Try clearing cache and cookies for the Brightspace site and/or request assistance via the following Service Request:

    • Desktop Support

• If still unable to access the site check with Brightspace Support