Sign Into Blackboard Learn

Before using this method, it is highly suggested that you first sign into Chrome using your PA Virtual provided Google account (@pavcs.us). Sign Into Chrome Browser for step-by-step directions.

1. Go to http://pavcs.blackboard.com
2. Select the dropdown that says “Sign in with third-party account”
3. Choose “Sign in with Google”

If you are already signed into your @pavcs.us account, you will then be logged into Blackboard Learn. If you are not already signed in, you will be redirected to a Google sign-in page.

• You get a Google 403 Error Page that says: “Error: ap_not_enabled_for_user”
  • FIX: You will receive this message if you are logged into an non-PAVCS Google account. Log out of that account, and then log into your @pavcs.us account. Then you can try to log into Blackboard Learn again.

• You get a Google Login Page - This means you are not currently logged into any Google account.
  • FIX: You will simply need to follow the login prompts and login using your @pavcs.us account.

• You get a Blackboard Error Page saying that “unable to log into your account using Single Sign-on because the authentication request has expired.” This means the authentication with Google has timed-out and needs to be refreshed.
  • FIX: Sign out of Google, and then log back into your @pavcs.us Google account. Then you can try to log into Blackboard Learn again.

• You get a Blackboard Error Page saying that “unable to log into your account using Single Sign-on” and then provides an Error ID.
  • FIX: We find that we need to investigate these issues individually. Please contact the Helpline and provide that Error ID so the issue can be correctly investigated.

If you are still having issues accessing Blackboard, please contact your Family Support Coordinator (FSC) or call the Helpline.