Will I need to purchase any hardware or software?

You Will Need

• Either a laptop or desktop computer (PC or Mac). Generally, a computer that is less than 3 or 4 years old should be fine. (NOTE: Tablets and smartphones can be convenient for reading course materials and email, but will not be sufficient for doing your course work.)
• An internet connection that is fast enough to stream video (for example, watch YouTube videos).
• Microsoft Office or Google Apps may be required to complete your assignments.
  • Massasoit Community College offer a free download of Microsoft 365 to active students. Here is the link. Links to an external site.
  • Please use your Massasoit Google Apps account (not a personal gmail account). Access to the Google apps is through your Massasoit email account which is your username@massasoit.edu. Try this link as well. Links to an external site.
• Frequent and extended access to a computer. If you don’t have an adequate computer available for your use at home, then you can use one of the open computer labs available at Massasoit to complete your course work.
  
  

You Might Need

• A webcam.
• A microphone (either a headset or one built into the computer).
• A digital camera (the one on a smart phone is fine).

NOTE: At the beginning of each course, your professor will let you know if you need any of these items.