Become a Student

Technical Requirements

Baker Online students must have:

A computer that meets the technical requirements (listed below).
Knowledge on how to load software.
Knowledge on how to use a word processing program such as Microsoft Word.

Following are the requirements for all Baker Online courses. Some courses may require additional equipment or software. See Course Equipment and Software Requirements for details.

PC Requirements

Intel Core-2 compatible processor or higher
Windows XP or higher required (Windows XP Professional may be required in some courses. See Course Equipment and Software Requirements for details.)
2 GB of RAM required
CD ROM drive; DVD ROM drive recommended
80 GB hard drive or greater
Internet service provider (ISP); broadband connection recommended
Microsoft Office 2007 (Professional recommended and may be required in some courses. See Course Equipment and Software Requirements for details.)
Internet Explorer 6.0, Mozilla Seamonkey 1.1, and/or Firefox 2.0 or higher browser(s). Other browsers may allow Blackboard access but not all functions will operate correctly and are not supported.
Virus Protection Software
Java 1.5 or later
Webcam recommended and may be required in some courses (See Course Equipment and Software Requirements for details.)

Mac Requirements

Intel, Mac OS X-compatible processor or higher
Mac OS X Version 10.4.X or later
2 GB of RAM required
CD ROM drive required; DVD ROM recommended
80 GB hard drive or greater
Internet service provider (ISP); broadband connection recommended
Microsoft Office: Mac 2008
Safari 3.0, Mozilla Seamonkey 1.1, and/or Firefox 2.0 or higher browser(s). Other browsers may allow Blackboard access but not all functions will operate correctly and are not supported.
Virus protection software
Mac supplied Java
Webcam recommended and may be required in some courses (See Course Equipment and Software Requirements for details.)

Textbooks

All online courses textbooks must be purchased through the bookstore in the SOLAR System.

Requirements for Success

Baker Online courses:

Are usually six weeks long.
Require a lot of reading.
Have assignments and structures that vary. Check the course outline at the beginning of each course for assignment information and due dates.
Have a term paper and/or final exam due at the end of each course.

Class discussion:

Takes place throughout the week, including weekends.
Is very important and contributes to your overall grade.
You must participate in class discussion at least five out of seven days each week.