UWF prepares students for current and future business and life applications using basic technology. Each UWF student is expected to do the following:
Additional technical skills and technology requirements may vary by college, department, and course. Student use of UWF information technology resources is governed by the Computing Resources Usage Agreement and the Student Communications Policy* (also see the My Account app in MyUWF). |
Additionally, online students should acquire these essential skills to ensure success in online courses:
Using a Web browser to access Web pages
Uploading and attaching files to send to others
Review the Web Browser Requirements for a list of supported web browsers for Canvas,
Canvas only requires an operating system that can run the latest compatible web browsers. Your computer operating system should be kept up to date with the latest recommended security updates and upgrades.
Your instructor may require the use of additional software for your course that may not be listed on this page. Review your course syllabus and contact your instructor for additional information if needed. Students may need one or more of the following plug-ins:
The University of West Florida supports an inclusive environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. If there are aspects of your experience with the University that hinder your full participation, the University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations.
For more information on services and accommodations available:
The following is a list of potential required technologies for online/blended courses at UWF, along with links to the privacy statements for those technologies. If you need help locating the privacy statement for a particular technology, please do not hesitate to contact a Global Online instructional designer. This information addresses Quality Matters course design standard 6.5: Links to privacy policies for all external tools required in the course.
Easy-to-read PDF (1 page) that provides answers to common questions about data privacy and Respondus Monitor proctoring: https://web.respondus.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Respondus_Data_Privacy.pdf