Creating Self-Enroll Groups

Issue/Question

How do I create a Blackboard Group that allows participants to self-enroll? 

Environment

• Blackboard

Resolution

1. Navigate to the course where you would like the group to be. 
2. Expand the Control Panel on the left. 
3. Click Groups. 
4. Click Create Group Set. 
5. Select Self-Enroll. 
6. Enter a name and optional description. 
7. To make the Group available, select the Yes radio button. 
8. In the Sign-Up options area, enter a sign-up sheet name and instructions. 
9. Enter the maximum number of members you would like in each group. 
10. Select any remaining options as you would like.
11. Click Submit.