UMUC

Orientation to Distance Education

What do I need to be successful?

Success in distance education courses depends on self-discipline and the ability to learn without face-to-face interaction. UMUC’s distance education courses maintain the same rigor and high standards of its classroom courses. Academic progress is established and maintained through regular course participation.

Online students need to be prepared to interact with their faculty member and coursemates in writing. Strong reading and writing skills in the English language are critical.

What are the technical requirements?

WebTycho:  Undergraduate and Graduate

To participate in an online course via the World Wide Web, you should have:

  • an Internet service provider (ISP),
  • an active e-mail account, and
  • the latest version of your preferred browser. (See Browsers and Settings.)

Some courses, such as those in business, finance, and accounting, require additional software such as a Windows-based spreadsheet program or MS Project.

For more detailed information, see the Step by Step Checklist.

Students are responsible for their own Internet access costs in both undergraduate and graduate courses.