• Pentium III equivalent or higher
• Windows 98 or higher
• 128 MB of memory (RAM) or higher
• 4 GB hard drive or higher
• 56k telephone modem dialup access, DSL, or Cable Modem broadband access
• 8x speed CD-ROM drive or higher
• Soundcard w/speakers
• Monitor with minimum 800X600, high color (16 bit) or higher
• Printer

Computer Software

• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 7 or higher
• Reliable Internet connection
• E-mail account ( to be able to send and retrieve documents and attachments via e-mail)
• Virus scanning software is highly recommended

• Sign in on the first day, ensure connection to your class
• If you have any difficulties at all contact your instructor
• Browse through the entire class and become familiar class organization
• Sign in regularly
• Answer any emails within 24 hrs
• Pay attention to due dates, don't be late
• Don't procrastinate, be motivated