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Prospective Students
This information is provided to help you decide if Pass Christian University's distance learning programs are right for you. If you have questions that are not answered by the material on this page or on the suggested links, please Contact Us. We are eager to help you make your decision and embark on the future that awaits you.
Is Pass ChristianU Right for You?
To be a successful distance learner, you must be independent and self-motivated. Time management skills are also essential for distance learners. Advanced technical skills are not mandatory, however-if you can send e-mail and surf the Internet, you have all the technical skills you need to be a successful student at Pass Christian University.
Unlike some other distance learning institutions, Pass Christian University's online courses require absolutely no on-campus or classroom attendance. Our programs are highly interactive, however.
We work hard to deliver a complete, high quality academic experience to our remote students. Although it may seem that you will be isolated as a distance learner, the truth is that you will be actively engaged in frequent communication with other students via e-mail, chat, and bulletin boards. Faculty members also communicate frequently with their students, providing thoughtful feedback and direction.
Your classmates at Pass Christian University will be nontraditional students like you. Our student body is mature and experienced: the average student's age is 33, and many are already successful in their careers. If you can schedule your time effectively, you will succeed in e-Learning.
Technical Requirements
Because our online courses use a web-based software program, students enrolling in at Pass Christian University must have access to a computer with an Internet connection. Minimum hardware and software requirements are listed below-please note that some classes may have additional requirements.
| Hardware |
| PC |
Mac |
| Pentium IV or better |
PowerPC or better |
| Windows 200, NT, or ME |
Mac OS 9 or OS X |
| 2 GB hard drive |
2 GB hard drive |
| 56k modem (high-speed connection preferred) |
56k modem (high-speed connection preferred) |
| Sound system |
Sound system |
Internet
- Access to the Internet through a provider of your choice, such as AOL, Verizon, MSN, Earthlink, etc.
- Internet Explorer 6 or higher or Netscape 4.X or higher
Software
Since our online courses are web-based, there is no need to install any special software on your computer in order to access a course. You will need the following software, however, to complete class requirements:
- Word processing application, such as Microsoft Word
- Adobe Acrobat Reader software ( free download )
- Anti-virus software with current updates
Web-based classes and resources may be accessed from anywhere, as long as the computer you are using meets these minimum requirements.
Affordability
One of the benefits of distance learning at Pass Christian University is our low cost. All tuition and fees are included in one price for each course. Of course, you will also save hidden costs by attending a virtual campus, rather than a traditional campus-and with today's gas prices, the money you'll save by avoiding a commute is significant.
For detailed information regarding tuition and fees, see Cost.
Admission
All students seeking admission to Pass Christian University must submit a completed application, application fee, and official transcripts. For detailed information on admissions, please see Applying.
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