Updated October 2026.
TTU Blackboard is no longer the system Texas Tech students use for classes. Texas Tech replaced Blackboard with Canvas, which the university calls RaiderCanvas. Starting in Fall 2025, all courses moved to RaiderCanvas, and Blackboard access was discontinued. You now log in at texastech.instructure.com.
So if you searched for the old Blackboard login, you’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find why the switch happened, how to sign in to RaiderCanvas, and where to get help when something doesn’t work.
What Happened to TTU Blackboard?
For years, Blackboard Learn was Texas Tech’s learning management system (LMS). Students used it to read course materials, take quizzes, submit assignments, and check grades.
That changed after the university ran a formal Request for Proposals process. According to Texas Tech’s official LMS transition page, the school compared Blackboard Ultra, D2L Brightspace, and Canvas, then picked Canvas from Instructure. The switch lined up with the end of Texas Tech’s Blackboard (Anthology) contract in September 2025.
Why Canvas? The student paper, The Daily Toreador, reported that faculty and staff backed it for its easier interface, its mobile app, and better communication between instructors and students. A Texas Tech IT supervisor also told the paper the RaiderCanvas name fit the university’s identity better.
TTU Blackboard to RaiderCanvas Timeline
The move didn’t happen overnight. It ran in stages over about 13 months.
| When | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 5, 2024 | All TTU faculty got RaiderCanvas access for training and course building |
| Spring 2025 | A small group of early adopters taught their courses in Canvas |
| Summer 2025 | Any faculty member could teach in RaiderCanvas |
| September 2025 | The Blackboard (Anthology) contract ended |
| Fall 2025 | Blackboard access discontinued, and all courses run only in Canvas |
The dates come from Texas Tech’s LMS page and a December 2024 memo from the Provost’s office. In short, if you’re taking classes at Texas Tech in 2026, everything lives in RaiderCanvas.
How to Log In to RaiderCanvas
Signing in is simple once you know the new address. Here’s how to do it:
- Open your browser and go to texastech.instructure.com.
- Sign in with your Texas Tech username and password (your eRaider account).
- Complete the multi-factor check if your phone asks for it.
- Land on your Dashboard, where each current course shows up as a card.
Bookmark that page, and delete any old Blackboard bookmarks. Old links can send you to pages that no longer work, which just wastes time when a deadline is close.
Use the Canvas Student app
Canvas has a free Canvas Student app for iPhone and Android. Texas Tech says the app lets you view grades and course content and submit assignments. It’s handy for quick checks between classes, but for long quizzes or big file uploads, a laptop is usually the safer choice.
Finding Your Work in RaiderCanvas
If you used Blackboard before, Canvas will feel different at first. These are the spots Texas Tech points students to for upcoming work:
- Dashboard To Do list: a quick view of what’s due across all your courses.
- Course To Do list: upcoming work for just one class.
- Calendar: every due date in one place, color-coded by course.
- Course Summary: a list of assignments and dates on the course syllabus page.
- Inbox: messages from your instructors. They also land in your TTU email, and you can reply from either one.
Checking in for attendance
Some instructors take attendance with a tool called aPlus+. Here’s a small detail that trips people up: open the attendance tool from inside your Canvas course, then scan the QR code or type the five-character code there. Texas Tech warns against scanning the code with your phone’s regular camera app, because it can send you to unrelated websites.
Common RaiderCanvas Problems and Fixes
Most login and course issues have quick fixes. Try these before you contact support:
- A course is missing from your Dashboard. Click “Courses” and then “All Courses.” Your instructor may not have published it yet, which is common in the first days of a semester.
- You can’t log in. Check that you’re on texastech.instructure.com and not an old Blackboard page. Then reset your eRaider password if needed.
- An upload keeps failing. Switch from the app to a computer, check your file type, and try a different browser.
- You missed an announcement. Open your Notification settings and pick how often Canvas emails or alerts you.
Where to get help
Texas Tech’s RaiderCanvas Support team handles Canvas questions. You can call 806-742-5944, email online@ttu.edu, or open a case through the RaiderCanvas Support Portal. If you write in, include your course name, section, and a screenshot of the error. That helps them fix it faster.
What About Old Blackboard Courses?
Texas Tech copied many recent courses into Canvas, including those from Spring, Summer, and Fall 2024. Instructors can also copy assignments, modules, pages, and discussions from older courses they taught or that were shared with them.
But the university hasn’t posted full details for students about older Blackboard archives. If you need an old grade or a past assignment, ask your instructor first, then contact RaiderCanvas Support. For official grades, your Texas Tech student records are the place to look, not the LMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Texas Tech still use Blackboard?
No. Texas Tech replaced Blackboard with Canvas, branded as RaiderCanvas. Starting in Fall 2025, Blackboard access was discontinued and all courses moved to Canvas only. The change lined up with the end of the university’s Blackboard contract with Anthology in September 2025, according to Texas Tech’s LMS page.
What is the RaiderCanvas login website?
Students log in to RaiderCanvas at texastech.instructure.com using their Texas Tech username and password. After signing in, your current courses appear as cards on the Dashboard. You can also use the free Canvas Student app on iPhone or Android to check grades and submit assignments.
Who do I contact for RaiderCanvas help?
Contact RaiderCanvas Support by calling 806-742-5944 or emailing online@ttu.edu. You can also open a case through the RaiderCanvas Support Portal. For a faster fix, include your course name, section number, and a screenshot of the problem you’re seeing when you reach out.
Why can’t I see my course in RaiderCanvas?
Your instructor may not have published the course yet, which often happens right before a semester starts. Go to Courses, then All Courses, to see everything you’re enrolled in. If it still doesn’t show after the first day of class, email your instructor or contact RaiderCanvas Support.
Can I still get my old Blackboard assignments?
Texas Tech copied many 2024 courses into Canvas, but it hasn’t shared full archive details for students. Ask your instructor first if you need an old file or grade. For official final grades and transcripts, check your Texas Tech student records rather than Canvas.
Your Next Step at Texas Tech
The old TTU Blackboard system is gone, and RaiderCanvas has taken its place for every course. Log in at texastech.instructure.com, install the Canvas Student app, and set your notifications so you never miss a due date.
Take ten minutes this week to explore your Dashboard and Calendar. It’s a small step, but you’ll feel far more ready once assignments start piling up.
