Computer Requirements: To take full advantage of the interactivity of the courses, the following minimum system profiles are REQUIRED:

A screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels is advised.  If you currently see a horizontal scroll bar at the bottom of this page and would like to eliminate this, you can do so by resizing your screen. If you need help with your screen settings, please see our instructions for resizing your screen.

If you do not have access to a computer at home or at your office, you may use a computer in one of our student computer labs:

• 206 Murchie Science Building
• 223 French Hall
• 3174 William S. White Building
• Thompson Library

Internet Service Provider (ISP):   An ISP is a company that can provide you with the software necessary for going onto the Internet. You will need Internet access to take your courses.  If you do not already have an ISP, UM-Flint offers you Internet access through Merit Network.  Merit Network, Inc. provides local dial-in numbers from many points across Michigan.  To obtain your local dial-up number, consult the MichNet Shared Dial-In Numbers. If you need assistance setting up your MichNet Internet access from home,  contact the ITS helpdesk at (810) 766-6804.  

Email account:   If you do not have an active email account, you can  create  your computer account online using the Student Information Services (SIS).   All you need to do is login to SIS, click on the Students Services & Financial Aid menu, click the Campus Computing Menu, click the link to Create Your Student Computer Account, then enter the proper data and your account will be created.   For assistance in creating your computer account, contact the  HelpDesk.   ITS provides Quicknotes that detail instructions for accessing the Internet and email on your home computer.  Copies of Quicknotes can also be found online at:

http://ww2.umflint.edu/its/helpdesk/qnindex.htm

Browser compatibility: You will need a Java-capable Web browser.  Our courses are best viewed using a Microsoft ® Internet Explorer browser, version 5.0 or higher. Downloads for the newest browser versions are free of charge. To upgrade your browser to the latest version, please visit Microsoft . Wondering if your current browser meets the specs? It's easy to take the Browser Test to find out!  

Note: Courseware cannot be accessed using Web TV.  America Online (AOL), Prodigy, and CompuServe subscribers may need to use a third-party browser such as Internet Explorer for full functionality.