Calendar (Blackboard)

View all courses, organizations, institutions, personal events and due dates in Blackboard Calendar. Calendar is also capable of synchronization with external calendar software. 

Navigate to the calendar

1. Navigate to https://blackboard.towson.edu.
2. Log in with your TU NetID and Password.
3. Select your Calendar. This is the sixth item located on the left side navigation menu.

Add an event to the calendar

1. In your Calendar, select the plus icon at the top-right corner. 
2. A drop-down menu will appear with options for Add Event, Edit Schedule and Add Office Hours.
3. Select Add Event. 
4. A side menu will appear on the right side. 
5. After filling in the necessary information, select Save.

Add office hours to the calendar

1. In your Calendar, select the plus icon at the top-right corner.
2. A drop-down menu will appear with options for Add Event, Edit Schedule and Add Office Hours.
3. Select Add Event. 
4. A side menu will appear on the right side.
5. After filling in the necessary information, select Save.
6. Changes synchronize with the selected course's Calendar. 

Edit your calendar settings

1. In your Calendar, select the gear icon at the top-right corner.
2. A side menu will appear on the right side.
3. Within this menu, you can edit items you wish to be displayed.
4. Changes save upon edit. 

Edit your course or organization schedule

Courses scheduled by the university must occur at the dates and times established by the university. Changes to a course's schedule without department permission will likely cause confusion and complications for students enrolled in the course. 
 

1. In your Calendar, select the plus icon at the top-right corner.
2. A drop-down menu will appear with options for Add Event, Edit Schedule and Add Office Hours.
3. Select Edit Schedule. 
4. A side menu will appear on the right-hand side.
5. A list of courses and organizations you have an instructor or leadership role will appear.
6. Select the Plus Icon located to the right of the item's name.
7. After filling in the necessary information, select Save.