Technical Requirements

You must verify your computer equipment meets the minimum technical requirements needed for an online course. Technical requirements are subject to change without notice.

Tech Support

From time to time, you might have questions or need technical assistance. Extended hours of technical support are provided for all of our online students through chat.

Are You Comfortable with Technology?

If you take an online course, you should feel comfortable with technology and online learning; and have access to the appropriate equipment.

Before enrolling in an online course, ask yourself if you can:

access computers that meet the minimum technical requirements
send, receive and attach documents to an email
navigate computer screens and the Internet easily
create, save, retrieve and browse for computer files
download media players, software plug-ins and other free software available on the Web

Depending on your course, additional computer skills may be required.

General Technical Requirements

Although specific technical requirements may vary by online course or program, the following general technical requirements are required for all online courses.

Active Email Account
Current Operating System: Windows or Mac
Internet Connection: DSL/Cable (recommended)
- A wireless or satellite connection should not be used for taking exams/quizzes and is not recommended for "Live" Web classes
Current Internet Browser: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Safari
Word Processing Software: Microsoft Word (recommended)
Additional Free Software Downloads (as necessary)