Looking through these exercises will give you an idea of the skills needed to complete a distance course successfully. Talk to the professor, if necessary. Check Distance Course Offerings for particular course prerequisites. General requirements are outlined below. Printer is helpful Email and Internet access You must have both email and Internet access to complete a distance course.
Most students complete their work from home with their own computers and online accounts.
It is also possible to complete your work from the Library or another location where you have Internet and email access. In general you should be comfortable with computers and be familiar with Internet searching, word processing, and email. It is also good to know how to send attachments with your email. Review the First Time Distance Learning Course Exercises . These give details on specific skills necessary to successfully complete a distance course.