If the course you are taking requires a computer or Internet access you will need access to a computer. We have set these minimum hardware standards.

Computer Hardware Minimums

• Pentium 166 Mhz PC or better
• 32 Mg of RAM
• 28.8 baud modem

If you do not have the above listed computer you will be able to use one of the open computer labs on campus.

Software

• Windows 98 or better
• Software to complete the course (for example, for PCSW-250, you will need MS Word - the college does not provide software)

Other computer related requirements

You will need:

• An Internet Service Provider
  If you do not have one MCC will provide you one while you are a student.
• An Email Address
  Mott does provide every student with a webmail address. Check your syllabus to see if the instructor has specific instruction in regard email.
• A Web Browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape
• An activated Blackboard Account
  

The Computer Resource Guide will help you to:

• How to get a MCC Student Email Account
• Reading your email with Webmail
• Setting up Dial-up using Merit
• Using Blackboard
• Main Campus Open Computer Lab Information
• Complete resource guide (this is a large file)