--- title: Brightspace (Learning Management System) description: Northampton Community College has transitioned to Brightspace, our new learning management system. Brightspace replaces Blackboard and will be the new platform --- [Skip to content](https://help.northampton.edu/brightspace#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [![HiRez\_NCC\_N\_Lockup\_horiz\_BluBlk\_300ppi-2.jpg\]](https://help.northampton.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/HiRez_NCC_N_Lockup_horiz_BluBlk_300ppi-2.jpg?height=40&name=HiRez_NCC_N_Lockup_horiz_BluBlk_300ppi-2.jpg)](https://www.northampton.edu/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Go to northampton.edu](https://www.northampton.edu/) [Go to northampton.edu](https://www.northampton.edu/) Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center / FAQ](https://help.northampton.edu/?hsLang=en) 2. [Technology / Logins](https://help.northampton.edu/technology-logins?hsLang=en) # Brightspace (Learning Management System) Northampton Community College has transitioned to **Brightspace**, our new learning management system. (If you've taken a class at NCC in the past, Brightspace replaces Blackboard.)  Brightspace is the platform where you’ll access your courses, assignments, grades, and learning materials. When you register for a course, you’re automatically enrolled in Brightspace. Brightspace is only used for current courses. You won't have access until closer to your first course's start date (typically a few days before classes start). To get started, visit [https://brightspace.northampton.edu/d2l/home](https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrightspace.northampton.edu%2Fd2l%2Fhome&data=05%7C02%7Ccsalvadore%40northampton.edu%7Cf3ea6e782079419b9ca708dd949816b3%7Cd0c6de7f10f5464b97253c50e2933b9a%7C0%7C0%7C638830103151892040%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uf84rrHucAAoc%2BUaYFp4ikESNiIg7cY%2Fme2OPpgMjrU%3D&reserved=0). You’ll complete a short tutorial within your course to learn how to navigate Brightspace and make the most of its features. [Check out Brightspace video tutorials here.](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxHabmZzFY6k04NnOD0XJqWwJWcesCN12) #### **Questions? Contact NCC IT Support:** - Visit our new [IT Support Portal](https://support.northampton.edu/support/home) to submit requests, reset passwords, and find quick answers. - **Phone:** 610-861-5413 - **Email: [helpdesk@northampton.edu](mailto:helpdesk@northampton.edu)** --- ### **Shortcuts to more information:** - **[Accessing Courses](https://help.northampton.edu/brightspace#access)** - **[Assignment FAQ](https://help.northampton.edu/brightspace#Assignment)** - [**Discussion Boards**](https://help.northampton.edu/brightspace#discussions) - [**Mobile App**](https://help.northampton.edu/brightspace#mobile) - [**Delete Assignment Submission**](https://help.northampton.edu/brightspace#delete) - [**Respondus Help**](https://help.northampton.edu/respondus?hsLang=en) - [**Additional Resources**](https://help.northampton.edu/brightspace#resources) #### Accessing Courses Google Chrome is the recommended browser, and students are encouraged to access Brightspace from a standard computer, laptop, or Chromebook. The primary way that students should access Brightspace is through a standard computer, laptop, or Chromebook using the Google Chrome browser. Accessing Brightspace from tablets, smartphones, and the Pulse mobile app. Other standard browsers (current version) are compatible with Brightspace. Steps to access Brightspace: 1. To begin, go to [http://brightspace.northampton.edu/](http://brightspace.northampton.edu/) 2. Enter your NCC credentials and click "Sign in" to enter Brightspace. 3. Complete Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) if prompted. NCC credentials are the same as your login username and password that are used to access [Workday](https://help.northampton.edu/logins-passwords-and-technology-help?hsLang=en). **Is this the first time you are trying to access your online content?** If so, after logging into Brightspace, there will be semester names listed along the top of the "My Courses" area that you can pan through using arrow icons. Pan to the left and select "All" and your current classes should be listed at the top. After clicking there, your current courses should appear. Or if you go all the way to left on the toggle, there's an option for "all" which will typically list your current courses first and go back to older past classes as you scroll down. **Are you able to get to your class page but just can't find certain content?** After clicking into your course, your current courses should appear. Click on a course to open that course's page. Once on the course page, you'll see any announcements that the instructor has posted. You can click on the "content" area along the top navigation to access course content and assignments. In the content area, you can click into subsections which are often broken down into weekly units. If you can't access a specific unit or assignment, we recommend contacting your instructor directly to troubleshoot. --- #### **Assignment FAQ** [Access a Brightspace Assignment Tutorial here](https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/18102-assignments). When you submit an assignment successfully, the View History tool appears to review the assignment if needed and a Completion Status tool provides messaging for confirmation of submission. This data will always be available for viewing. You can access your assignment submission from the Grades tool along with any comments/feedback that might be provided. Frequently asked questions: - **My instructor didn't receive my assignment. What do I do? Y**ou must discuss this issue with your instructor. - **How do I edit or resubmit an assignment?** You can't edit a submitted assignment, but you may be allowed to resubmit it. However, you can't resubmit all assignments. Check if you can submit an assignment more than once. If you can't and made a mistake, you must contact your instructor to ask for the opportunity to resubmit the assignment. - **How do I know if my assignment has been graded?** Assignments aren't graded automatically. Your instructor must grade each assignment and post the grade and feedback. The Grades page displays all your grades. The Grades area is located on the blue navigation bar on any Brightspace page. If you submitted your assignment, but it's not graded, you'll see an indication of this. In some cases, it may show as a zero grade until grading has been completed. If your assignment has been submitted and graded, the grade appears in the assignment's row. --- #### Discussion Boards For instructions to open discussion boards and reply to classmates, [refer here](https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/18111-discussions). For additional help, contact your instructor. If your instructor is unable to assist, you can contact NCC's IT Support.  - Visit our new [IT Support Portal](https://support.northampton.edu/support/home) to submit requests, reset passwords, and find quick answers. - **Phone:** 610-861-5413 - **Email: [helpdesk@northampton.edu](mailto:helpdesk@northampton.edu)**     --- #### Mobile App The Brightspace Pulse App is available. Visit [https://apps.brightspace.com/pulse/launch](https://apps.brightspace.com/pulse/launch) and log in with your NCC Credentials. NCC credentials are the same as your login username and password that are used to access [Workday](https://help.northampton.edu/logins-passwords-and-technology-help?hsLang=en). --- #### Delete Assignment Submission Typically, students cannot delete or un-submit an assignment in Brightspace. However, students may be able to resubmit an assignment if their instructor has set up the assignment to allow multiple submissions. If a student can't resubmit an assignment, they will need to contact their instructor to resolve.   --- #### Additional Resources - [Learner Brightspace Help](https://community.brightspace.com/support/s/topic/0TO0A00000003myWAA/student): A place where you can easily find solutions and ask questions - Lumi Chat – D2L chat bot. Look for the icon located at the bottom right of your course. Open to access a support chat with an AI assistant. - [General instructions and tutorials for Brightspace can be found here.](https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/learners-higher-ed-postsecondary) Review the content menu on this D2L documentation site to access various help topics!     - [Admissions, Tuition, and Aid](https://help.northampton.edu/admissions-tuition-and-aid?hsLang=en) - [Advising & Registration](https://help.northampton.edu/advising-registration?hsLang=en) - [Technology / Logins](https://help.northampton.edu/technology-logins?hsLang=en) - [Housing and Residence Life](https://help.northampton.edu/housing-and-residence-life?hsLang=en) - [Miscellaneous](https://help.northampton.edu/miscellaneous?hsLang=en) [![NCC Logo](https://help.northampton.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/NCCWordmarkwithsublinePOS-NEG.7.30.19-1.jpg?width=648&height=116&name=NCCWordmarkwithsublinePOS-NEG.7.30.19-1.jpg "NCC Logo")](http://northampton.edu) Copyright © 2026, Northampton Community College