Technology Requirements

Online Learning is based upon the delivery of your coursework through the Internet to your computing device. Vital to your success is having the proper technology in place. For most classes, this does not mean necessarily the latest and greatest (or most expensive) computer out there, but there are requirements to be met.

Computer

To succeed, you must have a reliable computer that you can access for course work. A cell phone, or a tablet running iOS or Android will not be sufficient to complete your coursework. You must use a computer equipped with a Webcam to take Honorlock exams.

At a minimum, you need a computer that meets the following requirements:

• A desktop or laptop computer (Windows 10/11, macOS 10.13+, or ChromeOS) with Chrome browser, a working webcam, microphone, and a stable internet connection.

• To take exams, the Honorlock Chrome extension must be installed, and tablets/phones are not supported. 

A Note on Chromebooks: many courses provide materials in Microsoft Office format. You may also do group work with other students and need to share files. You will need to become adept at opening and saving files in Office formats if you use Chromebooks. You need to be comfortable in setting sharing permissions to share files from cloud services (OneDrive, Google Docs, etc.) 

Some programs may have additional requirements that may limit the types of computers that will be sufficient for the program. Please see the school for further information on requirements for your program.

School of Business & Technology Requirements

As part of the CINS classes in the Business and Technology program, you will need to have access to desktop versions of Microsoft Office. This requires a Windows or Mac computer to complete work. Web-based or App based Office programs (including on a Chromebook) are not sufficient to complete the assigned work for the courses.  

Internet Access

You will need to have consistent, reliable access to the Internet, either in your home or in a location or on a computer you can access several times a week. The ability to access Canvas, email, and online educational systems will be expected of you.

Technical Skills

In order to succeed in online education, you should be comfortable with your ability to do the following:

• To get online with your computer
• To send and receive email
• To know how to attach a file to an email address
• To know how to open an attachment from an incoming email message
• To download and install software as needed for courses
• How to create, save, and manage files on your computer
• If you use cloud storage systems, how to save and share files with anyone who has the file’s URL 
• Have at least a basic working knowledge of Office programs to open, create, and edit files as necessary for courses

You should make sure your computer is in good working order before the start of each semester to avoid surprises that may slow your studies.