D2L-Brightspace will be Villanova University's new learning management system (LMS) for all courses starting with the Summer 2026 semester and can be accessed at
https://brightspace.villanova.edu/. Additional courses will be offered on Brightspace in Spring 2026 on a limited basis. If you are unsure where to find your course materials, please check with your instructor.
The Student Brightspace Orientation Course is a self‑paced resource provided by University Technology Services to help students learn how to use Brightspace effectively. You can return to this course at any time before, during, or after the semester.
How to check if your assignment was submitted to Brightspace
Learn how to create, edit, delete, or respond to a discussion post in Brightspace
Learn how to customize notifications in Brightspace
Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom web browser that locks down the testing environment when taking an quiz/test/exam in Brightspace.
Link documents from your Microsoft OneDrive account (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc...) to your Assignment, Quiz, or Discussion Board submission in Brightspace.
Learn how to resubmit an assignment in Brightspace
Learn how to review assignment feedback from your instructor in Brightspace
Learn how to review Quiz grades and feedback in Brightspace
Learn how to submit an assignment in Brightspace
Learn how to subscribe to Brightspace Calendar and link it to your Outlook Calendar, Google Calendar, or Apple iCloud Calendar.
Brightspace Pulse is a mobile app that can help students stay connected and on track with their courses.
Learn how to view your grades in Brightspace