HuskyCT is the “Blackboard” or Learning Management System (LMS) of the University of Connecticut. It stands for “Husky Course Tools” which is available to faculty, students, administrators, staff, residents, fellows, and affiliated community health professionals and it gives them access to an array of virtual and electronic educational resources.
What is Uconn HuskyCT?
HuskyCT is the on-campus computer help service of the University of Connecticut or UCONN. It provides Windows, Mac, or network-related issues support for students, teachers, and staff currently in the school.
The main page serves as the Blackboard of UCONN that provides convenience to teachers and students alike. This LMS is used for selecting texts by academic subject areas; managing courseware; leveling instruction with assignments, quizzes, and content reports; communicating quickly via email to students with e-tutoring about grades assistance; distributing children’s books to parents with our Reading Club Plus program
It also comes with Certified Professional Development Leader (CPDL), virtual conferences, WebEx workshops, and webinars. All of these professional development tools are accessible anytime anywhere through the Blackboard tab on the UCONN website.
HuskyCT is located in the Undergraduate Library in room 213E and will be open for 3 hours on Monday-Thursday from 11 am – 2 pm and 5 pm – 7 pm on Fridays. Their official website is www.uconnhuskyct.com.
How to login to HuskyCT
- Go to huskyct.uconn.edu.
- Click on the blue login button
- Enter your UConn NetID
- Type in your password
- Click on Login
Congratulations you have successfully logged in to the HuskyCT LMS. The menu bar on the left side of the course is your primary navigation tool and it lets you access additional course information and resources.
How to get Uconn HuskyCT’s NetID and Password
In order to access HuskyCT, you would need a NetID and a password. The UConn Single Sign-On can be used to access some of the computing and networking services which include HuskyCT, Exchange (Faculty/Staff email and calendaring), Student Administration, VPN, and a lot more. Having a single username and password for everything will be more convenient as you won’t have to make a new account for every single service.
To get your Uconn HuskyCT Net ID and password, simply navigate to https://netid.uconn.edu and click on “Find NetID” and complete the required information. You can also activate your NetID using this site. Simply go to Activate NetID tab and follow the self-explanatory steps. After that, you will be redirected to a page where you’ll set up your password and secondary emails.
How to Access HuskyCT with your Mobile Device
Yes, you can also have access to everything HuskyCT offers with just your smartphone. The previous BB Student application is now called Blackboard and is the app recommended to students at UConn HuskyCT. This application can be downloaded for free.
Blackboard is more modern, convenient, and comes with new features. With Blackboard you can;
- Activity stream
- View, complete, and submit your assignments, quizzes, and tests.
- Have real-time access to your grades.
- Have discussions.
- Get advanced accessibility features.
- Perform Integration easily with Blackboard Collaborate.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will my courses be accessible in HuskyCT?
The availability of each course on HuskyCT varies. But usually, you can already have access to them by the first class meeting date. In any case that your course is marked as “unavailable”, you can contact or get in touch with your course director or instructor.
What if my course is not listed on HuskyCT?
Again, you would have to talk to your instructor because they are responsible for the courses offered on HuskyCT and they will only be available at their discretion. This means that not all courses in UCONN would be available at HuskyCT.
You may allow up to 24 hours for the LMS to receive the update before talking to your instructor. After a 1-day period and when you have spoken to your instructor but you still have the issue, you can contact the ITS Help Center.
What if I can’t find an activity, assignment, or exam in my Husky CT course?
The one who places tests, assignments, activities and a whole lot of other content is your instructor. Sometimes he/she may add some requirements or prerequisites for a certain task like start and end dates. You must contact your instructor and ask for guidance in navigating through your HuskyCT course and its contents.
Am I allowed to resubmit an assignment or test if I accidentally made a mistake?
It depends on your instructor. They are the only ones capable of resetting your submission since the UITS Help Center is not permitted and does not have access to reset assignment attempts. So if you have uploaded or submitted a wrong file or made an error in your assignment, you can talk to your instructor directly and ask for a resubmission attempt. It’s up to him/her how many submission attempts you can make.
