Brightspace LMS
D2L Brightspace is SUNY’s official learning management system (LMS) and hub of the SUNY Digital Learning Environment (DLE).
To access Brightspace:
- Go to https://brightspace.purchase.edu
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Login with your Purchase College username and password.
- Do not include “@purchase.edu” in your username.
- If needed, reset your password.
- Follow the prompts to complete the login process using Duo Multi-Factor Authentication.
- You will be brought to https://mylearning.suny.edu/d2l/home/219851, which is Purchase’s tenant of the larger SUNY Brightspace instance.
- Once logged in, your courses will be organized by semester at the top of the “My Courses” widget.
- If you cannot login using your Purchase College credentials, please contact Campus Technology Services (CTS) for assistance.
- If you need help using Brightspace, please visit the SUNY Online Help Desk website and/or Create a Support Request.
Brightspace Training & Resources for Instructors
SUNY DLE Brightspace Fundamentals Asynchronous Modules
All instructors are enrolled in the SUNY DLE Brightspace Fundamentals Asynchronous Modules course at SUNY’s tenant of Brightspace. Simply login to Brightspace to access the training modules. Look for the course in your “My Courses” widget > “CPD Pilot Semester.”
TLTC Workshop Recordings
- TLTC Welcome Week Brightspace Workshops (Fall 2025)
- TLTC Welcome Week Brightspace Workshops (Fall 2024)
- Brightspace Faculty Webinar Series (Spring 2024)
- Brightspace Faculty Webinar Series (Fall 2023)
SUNY CPD Brightspace Faculty Resources
(requires SUNY Federated Login)
- SUNY DLE FAQs
- SUNY CPD Training Registration
- SUNY CPD Recordings
- Comprehensive Brightspace Video Index
- SUNY CPD Faculty Resource Guides
Official Brightspace Documentation
- Brightspace Help Documentation
- Brightspace Higher Ed Community
- Product Idea Exchange
- D2L Brightspace Video Tutorials
Brightspace Support for Students
Assistance is Available!
If you need help, please first contact the SUNY Online Help Desk. If needed, your request will be transferred to the applicable department (e.g. TLTC, CTS, Registrar, etc.).