Ultra is the new look for Blackboard, UA’s learning management system. Designed by educators for educators.
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Present – Spring 2026
All courses will be designed and delivered in Blackboard Ultra by Spring 2026. This goal was established by The Center for Instructional Technology and the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education.
PREPARE FOR ULTRA
Instructors
- Create course content from scratch in an empty Ultra shell.
- Prepare your current content in a practice course or preview course.
- Copy your content into a LIVE Ultra course.
Note: UA Online (OTIDE) managed courses will move to Ultra as scheduled by their technical support staff.
Students
- Access your course content from anywhere, at any time.
- Participate in course activities in a consistent interface across devices.
- Get started by reviewing the guides and videos from CIT and Anthology.
ULTRA @ UA
Why is UA moving to Ultra?
- The new interface prioritizes accessibility & has enhanced analytics & reporting.
- Faculty and instructors benefit from an efficient & intuitive interface.
- Students can participate from anywhere via a mobile-friendly user experience.
REVIEWS & FEEDBACK
What are UA faculty & students saying about Ultra? Visit the Ultra Feedback page to learn more.
Course Building Resources
AIDA helps you design your course and saves you time.
Develop your course content in Ultra, step-by-step.
Spring into Ultra with this content building checklist.
Request an Ultra Practice Course to develop content or an Ultra Preview course to view Original content in Ultra.
Learn more about Blackboard Ultra and follow the best practices for building your course and adding content.
Are you ready to Spring into Ultra?
All courses will be in Ultra for Spring 2026. Get a head start and learn with CIT or create your Ultra content for Spring.