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    Create and Grade Assignments in Ultra view

    • Blackboard Ultra

    Last modified: September 9, 2025

    Use the assignment feature when you expect students to turn in a file or document for a graded assignment. A column is automatically created in the Gradebook for any assignment created in Blackboard.

    Create an Assignment

     If you are posting resources or reading material, use a "document" instead of an assignment.

    To create an assignment, click the "+" symbol anywhere you would like the assignment to be located and select "create". Under "Assessments" and choose "Assignment". 

    An image of the Blackboard Ultra interface with pink outlines around the create menu and the

    Now you can:

    1. Name the assignment
    2. Provide instructions by clicking the plus symbol, then selecting "add text" from the menu.
      • Screenshot of the menu with a green box around
    3. You can also add media or files as resources (optional).
    4. Add Due Dates (optional).
    5. Adjust points. A Gradebook column will be created with this number of points possible. 
    6. Add rubric - You can add a previously created rubric or create on specifically for this assignment.
    7. Adjust settings like the number of attempts, add SafeAssign, or change the assignment to a group assignment if you've already created groups.
    8. Display of Grades - Choose whether the grade for this assignment displays in points (score) or percentage. 
    9. Availability - This section allows you to control when this assignment is available to students and for how long.

    Two important notes: Currently, you will not be able to edit an assignment after students have submitted to it. If you add any question types, your assignment will become a test! An assignment in Ultra will normally just have a text description and the ability for students to submit to it. 

    Watch a video on assignments from Blackboard's playlist. 

    Note on Screenshots


    Blackboard Ultra is updated monthly, so the screenshots on this page may look a little different from what you see in your course. If a button or menu looks unfamiliar, try locating the most similar option. If something seems out of date, please email CELT so we can update our materials.
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