The Pulse app allows you to access your Brightspace course on your smart phone. This tutorial will show you how to install the app, and then to navigate through your course.

Installation Brightspace icon

Step 1

Apple app store button
Google Play button

Download the Pulse App by selecting the buttons above. Pulse helps you stay on track with your Brightspace courses! Do not use the app to submit assignments. Use a computer, laptop, or the mobile browser.

Step 2

Once installed, open the app and search for the University of Maine

On a smart phone, in a search box, the word "University of Maine" is highlighted.

Step 3

Sign in with your UMA email and password.

For those with Multifactor Authentication, open Duo Mobile and verify security questions.

Navigate Course and Content

Step 1

Tap on your course.

Brightspace Course Highlighted with outline.

Step 2

Select the content. View the content details. Tap on a course module.

Brightspace Class Content highlighted with outline.

Step 3

Tap on a category. Select a subject.

Brightspace Course resource button highlighted.

Phones and Tablets

A tablet and iphone decorative

iOS and Android

Students using iPhone/iPad and Android phones/tablets may not be able to view videos and documents in the Pulse App. In this case, access courses using the tablet or phone’s web browser by navigating to courses.maine.edu and enabling 3rd party cookies.

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