Brightspace, by Desire2Learn (D2L), is the primary online Learning Management System (LMS) for Augusta University.

Brightspace LMS is used to distribute course content, such as video and audio lectures, PowerPoint presentations, PDF documents and other course materials, to students to review at their convenience.

Get Started

  • Log in to Brightspace LMS
  • Enter your valid Augusta University NetID (JagID) and password
  • Brightspace requires Duo two-factor authentication to log in.

 

Mobile Access:

  • Brightspace Pulse - Students can download the mobile app to view courses on their smartphones.

D2L Provided training Course/Webinars (D2L)

 

D2L Brightspace Higher Education Instructor Community Group


D2L Features Instructor Video and Document Resources/Tutorials

Frequently Asked Questions

Students

What do I do if I cannot see my courses?

  • Check for holds on your Pounce account. 
  • Brightspace and Pounce sync with each other two times a day. The longest you should have to wait is 17 hours after registering, with no holds on your account.

What do I do if I can see my courses, but cannot access them?

Courses in Brightspace typically open at 12:00 a.m. on the first day of the semester, some instructors may open theirs up sooner. 

Important note: Students will continue to have access to their courses in D2L Brightspace for three years after graduating from a program at Augusta University.


Instructors

What if I can log into Brightspace, but can't see my course?

  • First, please contact your department chair or program director.
  • Also, review the AU schedule of classes
    Instructor enrollments occur through Banner. Once your assignment is turned into Banner you will have access to the course in Brightspace within 17 hours.

When will I be able to view my courses for a future term?

Your courses are available on D2L Brightspace on the first day of the prior term. (For example, your summer 2021 course will be available to you on the first day of the spring 2021 term.)

Can I give Brightspace access to my teaching assistant (TA)?

If an individual's involvement in a course is not a part of their official teaching effort, you may add them to your course by following the directions below in the LMS course class list: 

  • First, choose Classlist
  • Then, choose add a participant
  • Last, choose add existing users

Using Echo360 Lecture Capture with D2L Brightspace

Lectures and speeches for your courses can be pre-recorded and integrated into the Brightspace LMS for students to view.

D2L Brightspace training and support resources

  • Instructor-led Training: An Instructional Systems Analyst (ISA) provides training and support for D2L Brightspace and other instructional systems. Unsure of your assigned Instructional Support Team Member? Click Here.
  • Center for Instructional Innovation: Instructional designers assist faculty with implementation of best practices and quality standards in the design and delivery of online and technology-enhanced courses.