Welcome to the University of Bridgeport online.
Accredited by the New England Association of
Schools & Colleges (NEASC),
UB Online has been offering courses online since 1997.
UB Online
offers a variety of programs and courses. Our programs are asynchronous,
allowing you to attend class anytime from anywhere. All you need
is a
computer,
access
to the Internet, email, and you can take courses or complete
your degree from the comfort of your home or office.
Distance learning
offers many advantages, particularly for busy adults who want to
further their education but need a convenient way to fit school
into their lives. But distance education is not necessarily for
everyone - you need time, motivation and self-discipline.
Computer Requirements
Online courses are a flexible and convenient way to
take classes or earn your degree from a distance. And while
you don't need to
be a computer expert, you should be familiar with using a computer
and navigating the Internet before getting started.
Follow the guidelines below to make sure you have the proper
knowledge and equipment before registering for an online course:
Hardware
- Computer with reliable access to the
Internet
- Windows 98 operating system or higher
- Mac OS 9.0 or higher (Mac users only)
- Intel-compatible processor, 200MHz or faster
- 64MB of RAM
- 4GB or larger hard drive with 1GB or more
free disk space
- 56Kbps modem
(NOTE: a high speed internet connection such as DSL or cable
is strongly recommended)
Software
- An active e-mail account
- Word processor (Microsoft Word is recommended, but
not mandatory)
- Internet Explorer 4.01 or higher:
Download IE
Netscape
4.0 or higher:
Download Netscape
JavaScript, Java, & Cookies must be enabled.
- Anti-virus software, for protection when
sending and receiving files.
- Additional software
programs for your web browser (called "plug-ins")
that enable your browser to display various
audio, video, or graphics: Adobe Acrobat
Reader (for viewing PDF files):Download the
free Adobe
Reader.
RealPlayer digital media player: Download
the free Real Player.
Skills
All online students should be able to:
- Connect to the Internet
- Navigate the Internet and be able to use
a web browser
- Use email to send and receive
attachments
- Create, store and retrieve files
- Use a word processing program
- Download and install software from the
Internet
- Copy and paste text
- Use a floppy disk and CD-ROM
- Maintain your own equipment
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