Checking your Personal Device

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS & SUPPORT

Checking Your Personal Device – check your browser, plug ins, hard drive – MAC vs. PC

Check to see if your browser is optimized and ready for your first day of class.

Online learning requires that your computer is up to date with all programs and software. This ensures that your user experience meets your expectations and you don’t run into any problems. You are just a click away from testing your computer for programs that you may need throughout your college career.

Secure Your Computer

Many Canvas courses use browser plug-ins. To view portions of these sites, you may need one or more of the plugins below. Browsers will generally automatically download any plugin required by a particular page, but you may want to download and install these plug-ins now so you don’t have to worry about it later.

Below is a list of common plug-ins and links to the free downloads:

Java	Java is required for some important Canvas components. Some Canvas courses use java technology in course content.
Adobe Reader	Adobe PDF documents are used in most Canvascourses and websites.
Adobe Flash Player	Adobe Flash is used in many Canvas courses for interactive quizzes, animations, and activities.
Windows Media Player	Some Canvas courses use video or audio that can be played with Windows Media Player.
RealPlayer	Some Canvas courses use video or audio that can be played with RealPlayer.

FAQs

Are your online programs asynchronous, or on a different schedule, versus your on-campus programs?

Yes. Although UC Online programs follow the same academic calendar, they have unique schedules depending on the course.

(There are a few exceptions to the asynchronous components, please view program FAQs for more information)
Can I complete the program part-time?

Programs can be completed full-time or part-time. Many programs are set up to be part-time, with most containing fewer than 10 credit hours in any given semester. We know you have a lot going on, so want to make sure that school can fit into your schedule. Note: There are some exceptions.
Does UC have job placement or career services available?

Yes. We want to make sure you put your new UC degree into action. Our career services team will assist by providing tips and suggestions to help you find your ideal next job.
Is Federal Financial Aid (Title IV) available?
Yes. Many of our students qualify for some type of financial aid.

Sources of aid:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Military Benefits
- FAFSA
- Scholarships
Can I work while completing this program?

Yes. The vast majority of our students work throughout their time in their academic program. It is important to assess course load and financial aid to understand how to balance school and work.

If possible, students may cut down on their work hours during a clinical portion of a program.
Are there any onsite visits required for your programs?

Most of our programs do not require onsite visits, but there is one exception. If you are interested in pursuing the Master of Science in Nursing-Nurse Midwifery, you will have 1 skills intensives that takes place on campus.

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