Hardware and Software Requirements

Because WebCT is accessed via the World Wide Web, you will need to have access to a computer, an Internet connection, and the appropriate hardware and software resources. Recommendations for each are listed below:

Client Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows 98, 2nd edition/2000/XP operating systems
• Macintosh® OS 9 operating system
• Macintosh OS X v.10.1.x and v.10.2.x operating systems

Browsers

Note: For the most current information on supported browsers, see www.webct.com/tuneup

Web Access

You will need to be able to connect to the World Wide Web from a computing lab on campus, an ethernet jack in on-campus dorm, or through a modem connection from home. An account with an Internet Service Provider (Access to the UMass Campus Network through Ethernet or Dial-up is available with you OIT Account) is also required. When you get an OIT Computing Account, you will also receive a free copy of our OIT CD. This CD contains useful software and documentation to assist you in setting up your computer here at UMass to connect to the Internet and our campus-wide network.

For more information about getting an OIT Computing Account, go to:
http://www.oit.umass.edu/accounts/

Computer Skills

Experience using a word processor and basic Web browsing skills are important prerequisites.