Minimum Computer Requirements for Online Classes

Our Course Management System, WebCT, runs entirely inside of your web browser. So as long as you can install and run one of the officially supported web browsers on your computer and have an internet connection, you should be able able to take an online course through Open Campus. Supported browsers are listed below. See WebCT's Browser Tune-up for further details.

Please Note: If your web browser is not listed below, then it is NOT officially supported and may not be fully functional with WebCT.

Also Note: Some classes may require you to install and use additional software. Check the course description and syllabus of your class to ensure your computer meets any additional requirements that the class may have.

  Supported Windows Web Browsers

The following web browsers are supported by WebCT for use with Microsoft Windows:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer (Windows XP users may also require the Microsoft Java VM):
  • 5.0
  • 5.5 - please note: I.E 5.5 SP1 is NOT supported
  • 6.0
  • 7.0
• Mozilla:
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
• Netscape:
  • 6.2.x - please note: N.S. 6.2.x may require an updated Java Plug-in
  • 7.0
  • 7.1
• AOL:
  • 7.0
  • 8.0
  • 9.0

Please ensure that you configure your web browser according to our
REQUIRED BROWSER SETTINGS.

  Supported Macintosh Web Browsers

The following web browsers are supported by WebCT for use with Apple Macintosh Computers:

 Mac OS 9

Mac OS 9 may require the latest Mac OS Runtime for Java

• Microsoft Internet Explorer: (Please Note: Internet Explorer for the Macintosh is no longer officially supported by Microsoft.)
  • 5.1
• Netscape:
  • 6.2.x

 Mac OS X

• Safari:
  • 1.2
• Microsoft Internet Explorer: (Please Note: Internet Explorer for the Macintosh is no longer officially supported by Microsoft.)
  • 5.1
  • 5.2
• Mozilla:
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
• Netscape:
  • 6.2.x
  • 7.0
  • 7.1
• AOL:
  • any Mac OS X-based version

Please ensure that you configure your web browser according to our
REQUIRED BROWSER SETTINGS.