Adding a Student Self Enroll Group in Blackboard

This information is for faculty who want to use groups in Blackboard. This is a type of group that will all allow students to add themselves to a group that was created by the instructor.

Step-by-step guide

1. In the Course Content section of your Blackboard Navigation Menu, click on Groups

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2. In Groups hover your pointer over the Create Button to display the menu of group types

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3. From the drop-down menu, click Self-Enroll from the Single Group

Note: All items with an * are required.

4. Give your new Group a name to help you identify it

5. Select the Group visibility to students’ option Yes

6. Select Group Tool Availability options

7. Enter the Group Sign-Up Options

8. Enter the Group Maximum Number of Members

9. Click Submit to Save

10. View and modify Group Properties, Tools, Group Assignments

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