Get ready for your online courses
You will need the following hardware and software in order to access your courses online, work on and submit assignments, communicate with professors and peers, and successfully complete your courses and your degree program. If you have technical questions, contact the UofL IT HelpDesk at 502.852.7997.
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Windows |
Mac |
Personal computer |
With administrative rights (the ability to download software and change security settings) |
With administrative rights (the ability to download software and change security settings) |
Broadband Internet connection |
Speed of 512 kb/s or higher for DSL or 1 Mbps or higher for (upload) cable connection |
Speed of 512 kb/s or higher for DSL or 1 Mbps or higher for (upload) cable connection |
Operating system |
Windows 8 and 10 |
Mac OS 10.12, 10.13, 10.14 |
Microsoft Office |
2013 or higher (see details below about Office 365) |
iWork or Microsoft Office 2011 (see details below about Office 365) |
Browsers |
Firefox 57+, Chrome 63+ |
Safari 12+; however Firefox 57+ and Chrome 63+ are recommended |
Hardware |
Desktop or Laptop |
Desktop or Laptop |
Webcam |
Internal or external with microphone |
Internal or external with microphone |
Tablet and Mobile Support
Device |
Operating System |
Browser |
Supported Browser Version(s) |
Android™ |
Android 5.0+ |
Chrome |
Latest |
Apple |
iOS® |
Safari, Chrome |
The latest minor or point release of the most recent two major versions of iOS. Examples: iOS 10.3.2 is supported but not 10.2.1. iOS 9.3.5 is also supported but not 9.0.2. |
Windows |
Windows 10 |
Chrome, Firefox, Edge |
Latest of all browsers, except for Microsoft Internet Explorer (not supported) and Firefox ESR |
Office Productivity Software
While the software you will need will vary by course, it is likely that you will need office productivity software such as the Microsoft Office Suite. UofL and Microsoft have added a new program that provides a free version of Office for enrolled students. Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus includes applications like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote and more, including 50GB of cloud storage in OneDrive. The program allows currently enrolled students to install Microsoft Office 365 on up to five devices including PCs, Macs, phones or tablets. Additional software can be purchased through the information technology store, iTech Xpress. You must be an enrolled student to access the store.
You can test whether you have recommended and necessary components by performing the following steps:
- Login to the UofL Blackboard home page
- Scroll to the General Resources module
- Click on the Browser Checker
Undergraduate Advising
If you are a transfer student, contact your program's advising unit to set up an appointment via phone or e-mail before you begin classes. Of course, you are welcome to come to campus for advising if you live nearby.
If you are not a transfer student, refer to your letter of admission to determine whether you need to be advised.
Bachelor of Business Administration
502.852.7439 or email Nora Scobie
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accountancy
502.852.7439 or email Linda Smith
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Communication
(A-K) 502.852.3203 or email Melissa Benningfield
(L-Z) 502.852.2717 or email Kourtney Hall
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
502.852.0373 or email Kim Hendricks
Bachelor of Science in General Studies
502.852.4115 or email Danielle Dolan
RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
502.852.8519 or email Lauren McCurdy
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning (all tracks excluding Healthcare Leadership and Early Childhood Education)
502.852.5597 or email OLL
Early Childhood Education (track within Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning)
502.852.1316 or email Jane Andris
Healthcare Leadership (track within Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning)
502.852.2570 or email OLL
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
502.852.1928 or email Kristopher Grady
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
502.852.2715 or email Rebecca Ledford
Bachelor of Social Work
502.852.3935 or email Laurie O'Hare
Bachelor of Science in General Studies
502.852.4115 or email Danielle Dolan
Bachelor of Science in Sociology
502.852.2714 or email Pamala Bryant
Bachelor of Science in Sport Administration
502.852.8297 or email Regina (Gin) Presley
Bachelor of Arts in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
502.852.8160 or email Dawn Heinecken
Certificate in Accounting
502.852.7440 or email Brian Leonard
Certificate in Applied Geospatial Technologies
502.852.6844 or email Katrina Elliott
Certificate in Healthcare Leadership
502.852.2570 or email HCLC
Certificate in Human Resource Leadership
502.852.5597 or email HRL
Graduate Advising
Refer to your letter of admission or contact your program’s department to determine whether advising is required prior to registration. You are encouraged to speak with an adviser even if not required for registration.
Masters of Science in Biostatistics
502.852.3635 or email Doug Lorenz
Master of Business Administration
502.852.2169 or email Melanie Higgs
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
502.852.4415 or email Leigh Ann Elles
Master of Science in Computer Science
502.852.4415 or email Leigh Ann Elles
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
502.852.6567 or email Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
502.852.7954 or email Leigh Ann Elles
Master of Engineering in Engineering Management
502.852.4415 or email Leigh Ann Elles
Master of Science in Health Administration
502.852.2797 or email Darla Samuelsen
Master of Science in Health Data Analytics
502.852.5933 or email Bert Little
Master of Science in Health Professions Education
502.852.1942 or email Staci Sanner
Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration
502.852.5597 or email Higher Education
Master of Science in Human Resources and Organizational Development
502.852.5597 or email HROD
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
502.852.7954 or email Leigh Ann Elles
Master of Science in Materials and Energy Science & Engineering
502.852.4415 or email Leigh Ann Elles
Master of Science in Social Work
502.852.7162 or email Connie Uzzell
Master of Education in Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Applied Behavior Analysis
502.852.6421 or email Jon Burt
Master of Science in Sport Administration
502.852.0548 or email Megan Shreffler
Master of Arts in Teaching in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (Alt Cert)
502.852.0411 or email Betty Hampton
Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education (Alt Cert)
502.852.0411 or email Betty Hampton
Master of Education in Teacher Leadership
502.852.0411 or email Betty Hampton
Doctor of Social Work
502.852.3932 or email Bibhuti Sar
Graduate Certificate in African American Theater
502.852.8526 or email Sidney Edwards
Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
502.852.4415 or email Leigh Ann Elles
Certificate in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis
502.852.0411 or email Betty Hampton
Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics
502.852.3635 or email Doug Lorenz, PhD
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
502.852.4415 or email Leigh Ann Elles
Graduate Certificate in Data Science
502.852.4415 or email Leigh Ann Elles
Graduate Certificate in Family Business Management & Advising
502.852.2169 or email Melanie Higgs
Graduate Certificate in Franchise Management
502.852.2169 or email Melanie Higgs
Graduate Certificate in Managerial Analytics
502.852.2169 or email Melanie Higgs
Graduate Certificate in Horse Racing Industry Business
502.852.2169 or email Melanie Higgs
Graduate Certificate in Organizational Change in Higher Education
502.852.5597 or email Higher Education
Graduate Certificate in Structural Engineering
502.852.7954 or email Leigh Ann Elles
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as an International Language
502.852.0411 or email Betty Hampton
Graduate Certificate in Transportation Engineering
502.852.7954 or email Leigh Ann Elles