At all times, course communication with fellow students and the instructor are to be professional and courteous. It is expected that you proofread all your written communication, including discussion posts, assignment submissions, and email messages.

Review some general Communication Guidelines for participating in an online course.

Per the University's Credit Hour Policy, each credit earned requires approximately 3 hours per week over a 14-week semester (or 42 hours total) of academic work, which can be in the classroom and out of class. For in-person courses, this is usually distributed as 1 hour in class plus a minimum of 2 hours of student work out of class. For online courses, the minimum number of hours is a combined total required for an in-person course.

Refer to Credit Hours and Workload to understand the workload expectations for this course based on its credit hours and scheduled duration.

If you should decide to unenroll in a course, there are official procedures to follow. You must officially drop or withdraw from a course to avoid receiving an "F" or "U" on your permanent transcript. Simply discontinuing a course or informing the instructor you want to drop does not constitute an official enrollment action.

Academic Calendar

Each term has an official add/drop period and a withdrawal (with a "W") deadline. Refer to the term calendar for these dates:

• Fall and Spring Academic Calendar
• Summer Session Calendar
• Winter Session Calendar

Procedure

1. During the add/drop period: Students may drop a course through Student Administration System.
2. After the add/drop period and before the withdrawal deadline:
   • Matriculated students earning a degree should withdraw through the Registrar by using the Student Enrollment Request Form. This action requires advisor approval.
   • Non-degree students should refer to Non-Degree and Visiting Students Services, as the procedure varies by term.

For more information, refer to the University of Connecticut Catalog.

The University's Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence reinforces that UConn is committed to maintaining an environment free of discrimination or discriminatory harassment directed toward any person or group within its community – students, employees, or visitors. Academic and professional excellence can flourish only when each member of our community is assured an atmosphere of mutual respect. All members of the University community are responsible for the maintenance of an academic and work environment in which people are free to learn and work without fear of discrimination or discriminatory harassment. In addition, inappropriate amorous relationships can undermine the University’s mission when those in positions of authority abuse or appear to abuse their authority. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits discrimination and discriminatory harassment, as well as inappropriate amorous relationships, and such behavior will be met with appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Additionally, to protect the campus community, all non-confidential University employees (including faculty) are required to report sexual assaults, intimate partner violence, and/or stalking involving a student that they witness or are told about to the Office of Institutional Equity. The University takes all reports with the utmost seriousness. Please be aware that while the information you provide will remain private, it will not be confidential and will be shared with University officials who can help.

More information is available at equity.uconn.edu and titleix.uconn.edu.

Academic Support

• Academic Achievement Center (AAC)
  The AAC designed to help students achieve their goals through academic coaching, workshops, mentoring, and supplemental instruction.
• Academic Advising
  Your academic advisor can provide guidance on major requirements, course planning, educational and experiential learning opportunities, post-graduation planning, and other academic support.
• Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
  The career center supports: major and career exploration; internship, job, and graduate school searches; résumé, cover letter, and personal statement writing; interview preparation; and networking.
• Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD)
  The University of Connecticut is committed to protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities and assuring that the learning environment is accessible. Students who require accommodations should contact the Center for Students with Disabilities.
• Office of the Registrar
  The main source for course registration, transcripts, course catalogs and academic policies.
• Quantitative Learning Center
  The Q Center provides peer tutoring and review sessions for undergraduate Q courses in math, chemistry, physics, and statistics.
• Study Groups in Nexus
  The Study Group tool in Nexus allows students to join or form a study group with students in the same class.
• UConn American English Language Institute (UCAELI)
  Supports students seeking to study or improve their English for professional or personal goals.
• UConn Library
  The main resource for research support and borrowing services. Local students can also take advantage of technology lending, printing and scanning services, and study spaces. Refer to the Start Guide for Undergraduate or Graduate students.
• Writing Center
  The Writing Center is a welcoming space where students and tutors collaborate on writing projects. Undergraduate and graduate writers are invited to bring in any type of writing—academic, civic, personal, and multimedia texts—at any stage in the composing process.

Student Support

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice @UConn
  • Cultural Centers and Programs
    The Cultural Centers and Programs at UConn support students and bring light to issues that impact the community of underrepresented populations at UConn. They also provide an important resource to the UConn community as a central reference point for issues and historical context related to the demographic group represented by the center.
    
  • Student Parents
    The Student Parents websites provides support and resources to students who are pregnant or caring for children.
  • Undocumented Student Resources
    The University of Connecticut strives to perpetuate an environment in which all students have the necessary resources and opportunities to be successful academically, socially, and professionally regardless of their citizenship status. Our mission is to ensure that undocumented individuals have the support and reassurance of being able to pursue their goals of higher education; from the admissions process to navigating through campus.
  • Veterans Affairs and Military Programs
    The Office of Veterans Affairs and Military Programs strives to provide a supportive environment for all Veterans and members of the military who attend UConn.
    
• Dean of Students Office
  If life circumstances are affecting your ability to focus on courses and your UConn experience contact the Dean of Students to request support. Regional campus students should email the Student Services staff at their home campus to request support and faculty notification.
• Financial Aid Office
  Provides assistance navigating the financial aid process.
  
• Food Assistance
  A list of local food assistance programs, including Husky Harvest food pantries, for students who experience food insecurity.
• Office of Institutional Equity
  • InForm
    InForm is a tool to help the UConn community navigate the reporting process and support available for a variety of incidents including bias, harassment, safety concerns, and other types of misconduct.
  • Sexual Assault Support
    The University of Connecticut offers several on-campus resources that help support students impacted by sexual harassment, sexual violence (sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or stalking) or retaliation. You do not have to file a formal report or press charges to receive assistance from UConn or UConn Health.
  • Title IX
    The University of Connecticut is committed to ensuring a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex (gender). Proactively preventing, and responding appropriately to reports of, sexual misconduct is essential to this commitment. Title IX also includes supporting the academic success of pregnant students and prohibition of retaliatory acts against individuals who exercise Title IX rights.
• Student Activities
  Find a way to connect with the UConn community through numerous events, traditions, activities and organizations.
• Student Health and Wellness (SHaW)
  The University of Connecticut strives to support the optimal well-being of all students. SHaW offers a comprehensive set of services including medical care, mental health, and health promotion.
  • SHaW - Mental Health
    Students who feel they may benefit from speaking with a mental health professional can find support and resources through SHaW-MH. Students can make an appointment with a mental health professional and engage in confidential conversations or seek recommendations or referrals for any mental health or psychological concern. Mental health services are included as part of the university’s student health insurance plan and also partially funded through university fees. If you do not have UConn’s student health insurance plan, most major insurance plans are also accepted.

The University of Connecticut is committed to protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities and assuring that the learning environment is accessible. Students who require accommodations should contact the Center for Students with Disabilities.

Faculty and instructors are expected to reasonably accommodate individual religious practices unless doing so would result in fundamental alteration of class objectives or undue hardship to the University’s legitimate business purposes. Such accommodations may include rescheduling an exam or giving a make-up exam, allowing a presentation to be made on a different date or assigning the student appropriate make-up work that is intrinsically no more difficult than the original assignment. Faculty and instructors are strongly encouraged to allow students to complete work missed due to participation in extracurricular activities that enrich their experience, support their scholarly development, and benefit the university community. Examples include participation in scholarly presentations, performing arts, and intercollegiate sports, when the participation is at the request of, or coordinated by, a University official. Students should be encouraged to review the course syllabus at the beginning of the semester for potential conflicts and promptly notify their instructor of any anticipated accommodation needs. Students are responsible for making arrangements in advance to make up missed work.

For conflicts with final examinations, students should contact the Dean of Students Office. Faculty and instructors are also encouraged to respond when the Counseling Program for Intercollegiate Athletes (CPIA) requests student progress reports. This will enable the counselors to give our students appropriate advice.

• Computer that meets Student Device Requirements (Note: Chromebooks do not meet the minimum requirements)
• Dedicated access to high-speed internet with a minimum speed of 1.5 Mbps (4 Mbps or higher is recommended)
• Webcam

This course has not been designed for use with mobile devices.

The following software is used in all online courses.

*Note: "Blackboard measures and evaluates accessibility levels using two sets of standards: Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act issued from the United States federal government and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) issued by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)" (Retrieved March 6, 2025 from Blackboard Help Center).

For information on managing your privacy at the University of Connecticut, visit the UConn Privacy.

An internet browser is required software for all online courses. The following browsers are compatible with all minimum software requirements.

Apple Safari is not recommended, as Microsoft 365 (required software) does not fully support Safari. Some courses require additional software that may have different browser requirements.

The following software may be used in your online course; refer to the course syllabus for a list of required software. Some software is available through the UConn Software Catalog.

To be successful in this course, you will need the following technical skills:

• Word Processing – create and edit Microsoft 365 files.
• File Management – open, download, save, locate, rename and upload files.
• Email Communication – send and receive emails, attach files.
• Internet Navigation – connect to and browse the internet, identify hyperlinks, manage multiple tabs or windows, and use a search engine.

Student technology training is available in a short course created by students for students. It will prepare you to use the IT systems and services that you will use throughout your time at UConn, whether learning online or on campus. Access the Student Technology Training in HuskyCT.