Students who sign up for an online class are expected to:

•  Understand that online classes are reading and writing intensive and require basic computer skills. This means sending e-mails, posting messages, navigating websites and using computer software.

•  Work well with weekly deadlines. Most instructors assign weekly activities or assessments to help you navigate your course work.

•  Possess convenient access to a healthy computer that is connected to the Internet. (See our technical recommendations.)

•  Dedicate six to nine hours per week to each course. Online classes require the same amount of time as traditional classes.

•  Visit their online class during the FIRST week of classes. Finding the syllabus is the best way to start a successful semester.