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 comparable software such as Office 365 or Google Apps to complete your assignments. WCTC provides all students with Office 365 that is included as part of their student email account. With Office 365 students get cloud storage with OneDrive, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more... all for free. 
• 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 WCTC 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 things.