Online students are required to have access to a computer with Internet capabilities and an Internet account through an Internet Service Provider. Some courses may require special software as part of the course. Review the hardware and software requirements for online courses. Additional course specific software requirements are listed on the master schedule each semester.

An online student should have experience with application software (word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation), utilize the Internet for research, and send and receive e-mail with attachments. Otherwise, you might experience the growing pains or a "learning curve" that accompanies learning something new. Check your computer skills at the "Computer Skills Assessment."