Technology Requirements

Method of Study

Hartwell University courses are entirely online (distance learning).

To participate in these courses, students need the following:

• Computer. Windows 7 or greater, Macintosh OS X or later, Chrome OS or comparable system. We encourage students to access our courses from a computer web browser rather than a tablet or smartphone.
• Internet. High speed Internet connection (cable, DSL, etc.). A dialup connection will likely not work, due to the required streaming audio & video in each course.
• Email Account. Students must have a personal email account. Students can use Gmail or similar free email services.
• Software
  • Web browser (Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge). Internet Explorer is not recommended. In order to use Hartwell University’s learning management system, students will need to enable cookies in their Web browser.
  • Office suite, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Free alternatives include Google Docs, Sheets and Slides; OpenOffice; or LibreOffice.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download)
• Video Conference Recommendations. Courses may use video conferencing. Students are encouraged but not required to use a webcam and microphone to fully participate in the live portions of courses (via computer or smartphone app for iPhone or Android). For students who do not have access to these devices, a telephone number for call-in will be available as well.

Students needing technical support should email support@hartwell-education.org