SUNY Online Support Services Help Desk
HelpDesk Service Notice:
ATTENTION: Please be aware the SUNY Online Help Desk will be closed on Sunday April 20th for Easter. Requests received that day will be responded to on Monday when the office re-opens. Thank you.
SUNY Faculty: Check out these Brightspace resource guides or please click on recorded training sessions created by the SUNY Center of Professional Development (CPD) to help you!
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Please scroll down to find our hours, contact information, and self-support resources and links.
The SUNY Online Support Services Help Desk provides primary Tier 1 support for Brightspace LMS for many of the 64 SUNY colleges and universities across New York State. Current students, faculty, and campus staff may contact us for any questions or requests specifically related to their online courses.
Support Hours
Monday – Friday 7:00AM-12:00AM Midnight EST
Saturday 10:00AM-6:00PM EST
Sunday 10:00AM-9:00PM EST
Knowledge Base articles and other self-service options are available 24/7
Contact Us
Phone: 1-844-673-6786
1-518-320-1300 (Direct)
Note: Live chat application may be available during business hours in lower right hand corner.
Self-Service Help
Our Knowledge Base includes answers to some of the Help Desk’s most commonly asked questions.
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COMMON ISSUES
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Prospective Student
The Recruitment Response Center is your best resource for questions regarding the application process and for assistance in narrowing down your options.
- How to apply to a SUNY college
- Financial aid information
- Search for Online Courses and Programs
- Contact the admissions office at the prospective campus if you know in which program/course you are interested

Current Student
We have a number of articles to assist you in navigating and working within your online courses on our Knowledge Base: Brightspace Articles for Students
- Brightspace Most Popular Topics
- Search for Online Courses and Programs
- Registration/enrollment related issues: contact the Student Accounts/Registrar’s office.
- Password/username assistance: contact your campus help desk
- Issues with student portals, Banner, or campus email systems: contact your campus help desk

Transfer Student
We have a number of articles to assist you in navigating and working within your online courses on our Knowledge Base: Brightspace Articles for Students
- Brightspace Most Popular Topics
- Search for Online Courses and Programs
- General information about transferring
- Request a transcript from the Registrar/Student Accounts office
- If you know the program/course in which you’re interested: contact the admissions office at the prospective campus
- If you haven’t decided on a program/course: contact the Recruitment Response Center.
- Non-degree students taking a single course: please discuss the process with a transfer advisor from your home campus’ transfer office to ensure credits will transfer properly.

Faculty Member
We have a number of articles to assist you in navigating and working within your online courses on our Knowledge Base: Brightspace Articles for Instructors
- SUNY Brightspace Faculty Training Recordings and Videos – (Note: Campus login credentials required)
- Steps to perform a course copy
- Brightspace Instructor Knowledge Base
- Ally Help for Instructors
- Common Brightspace Grade Book topics
- Common Brightspace Quiz topics
- Password/username assistance: campus help desk
- Issues with campus email systems: campus help desk
- Please contact your campus to request Brightspace LMS training
- If you are interested in using Open Educational Resources (OER) in your course, visit oer.suny.edu