Navigating the Blue Homepage (Students)
The Blue course evaluation software was upgraded in January 2026. This article summarizes the new features available on your student homepage.
Student Homepage Layout (Desktop Display)
The Blue homepage uses widgets to organize course evaluation information. The sample desktop homepage image reviews the features and tools available to you—mobile views vary based on the screen size of your device (skip to mobile).
Student Features (Desktop Display)
Profile icon: Sign out.
Global announcements: Messages from Boise State software admins with option to close or hide until the next, new announcement is posted.
Profile personalization: Hover over the profile widget to personalize. Your display name, profile picture, or bio can only be seen by you.
Bookmarks: Up to three bookmarked past or present tasks will display here for easy access or view all bookmarks by clicking/tapping the Bookmarks link at the top of the homepage.
Task progress: Measure your completeness and access open, in-progress or completed tasks.
My active tasks: Displays only if you have active tasks. Up to five open or in-progress tasks will be listed with the close dates. Click/tap on the course names or use the Start Now or Continue buttons to access your evaluation tasks.
View all tasks: Click/tap this link or the Tasks link at the top of the homepage to view all tasks associated with your user profile. From the tasks page, use filters to access specific tasks and click/tap course names or use buttons to start, continue or view your course evaluations.
Student Homepage Layout (Mobile Display)
On mobile devices, most features can be accessed through the menu. Features function similarly to what’s outlined in the desktop features (return to desktop display).
Student Features (Mobile Display)
Menu icon: Sign out or access your tasks or bookmarks pages.
Global announcements: Messages from Boise State software admins with option to close until the next, new announcement is posted.
Task progress: Measure your completeness and access open, in-progress or completed tasks.
My tasks: Links to your tasks page. From the tasks page, use filters to access specific tasks and click/tap course names or use buttons to start, continue or view your course evaluations.