What are the requirements for taking a distance education course? Do I need a computer?
Anyone who has been accepted to the college may take these courses. Depending on availability of courses, you can choose to either take all distance education courses or take them in combination with on-campus courses. Even if you live outside of Huntington or outside of the state, you may take distance education courses.
Once you determine that distance education courses are right for you, you can discuss this with your advisor and enroll. There are no requirements for enrolling in a distance education course other than having frequent access to a computer — with a webcam and microphone for live remote and flex courses — and a reliable internet connection.
You are not required to own a computer, but it is strongly recommended.
If you need access to a computer and/or a reliable internet connection, open computer work stations are located in the Library/Resource Center and by checking the open computer lab schedule each semester. Many public libraries have public computers, but their use may be limited to short periods of time.
If you need a laptop to complete your coursework, Mountwest has a laptop lending program. All laptops come equipped with a webcam and microphone, which are needed for live remote and flex courses.
For more information about this program, contact your advisor or the IT HelpDesk.