1. Access to a personal computer with Internet access and a web browser (Internet Explorer
5.0 or Netscape version 4.75 or higher required). AOL and MSN may not be used as
browsers. You may use them to access the Internet, but then minimize and launch an
approved browser.
2. 128 Mb RAM (256 Mb highly recommended) and at least 50 Mb of available disk space for
assignments.
3. A modem or other device capable of connecting to the internet at a speed of at least 56
kbps or better highly recommended). AOL and MSN may not be used as browsers. You
may use them to access the Internet but then minimize and launch an approved browser.
4. An active email account through which you can communicate with your instructor and
classmates.
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If you are having trouble accessing WebCT through your web browser, the first thing you should do is run our browser diagnostics test, by clicking on the link below. This test will determine if your browser is WebCT compatible and will check for common settings that need to be configured correctly before you can use WebCT. Once the test is complete, you will be given instructions on how to proceed.
Begin Browser Diagnostics Test
(After clicking this link wait for the new page to fully load.
On 56K this may take up to 30 seconds)
While the diagnostics test will direct you to troubleshooting information specifically tailored to the browser you are currently using, you can also access our browser information page to learn about all of the browsers that are supported by WebCT.
Some of the content provided in WebCT courses may require a special browser plug-in. Our browser plug-ins page provides a list of common plug-ins and links to the sites where you can download copies. | |
Any software peculiar to the course for which you are registered. For example, as a student registered
for CIS118 Microsoft Office, you would need to have access to the Microsoft Office software.
- If you are experiencing technical difficulties, do not wait until the last minute to contact your instructor!
For WebCT Vista you can easily check your browsers at: http://www.webct.com/tuneup
Other Software
An Email account and a word processing software program.
A sound card and speakers are required for some courses.
Plugins for certain features of a course.
Some classes may have specific class requirements for additional software. These requirements will be listed on the course information page.
***** Note that students are responsible for their own software and equipment maintenance and setup.*** |