Distance Education Facilities and Equipment

Distance Education Facilities and Equipment

Atlantis University counts with ample and accessible computer labs with internet access for students use. The University also provides technical assistance, services and training through its online platform. Students enrolled in a Distance Education program, are required to have an Internet Service Provider (ISP) – a high-speed (ISP) is recommended, a Java capable browser, and Adobe Acrobat Reader. Online Students at Atlantis University receive an institutional email account (@auold.atlantisuniversity.edu) for all academic matters and personal use.

Technical Requirements

The following list shows the minimum technical characteristics required for using the University’s virtual campus. The student must have access to equipment with these characteristics.

• Operating System
  • Microsoft Windows: XP, Vista, 7
  • Unix/Linux o
  • Mac OS X v10.4 or higher
• Browser
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher
  • Mozilla 3.6 or higher
• Hardware
  • Internet connection
  • 512 MB RAM or higher
  • Sound Card and Speakers
  • Pentium III processor, higher or compatible
  • Display resolution 800 X 600 pixels (as minimum)
  • USB Port
• Minimum technical competences
  • Use correctly Web Browsing software
  • Use an Office Package (Word processors, slide makers and spreadsheets)
  • Be familiar with electronic communication processes and tools (e-mail, chat and social networks)
• Personal competences
  • Responsibility: In the virtual environment students are responsible for their own learning process
  • Commitment: Students must be committed with the process, the activities and their work team in order to have a successful learning experience.
  • Honesty: Plagiarism and other forms of intellectual fraud will not be tolerated in the University’s virtual environment. For more information, refer to the school’s Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy
  • Perseverance: For distance learning it’s essential that students can keep up with all the assignments in their due dates