Course Description: I have reviewed the three-sentence course description in the course syllabus, and I can summarize the major content and goals of the course.
	Course Information and Objectives: I have read the specific course requirements and course goals and understand what is expected of me in the course.
	Grading Policy: I have reviewed the grading policy and understand how my work will be evaluated for different types of assignments.
	Course Completion, Drop, or Withdrawal: I understand that I have the option of dropping a course by the midpoint of the course without penalty but that if I continue after the midpoint of the course, I can withdraw with a passing (WP) or a failing grade (FW) only.

	Types of Assignments: I have reviewed the "Assignments" area of the course and understand the types of learning activities that I will engage in throughout the course.
	Assignment Schedule: I have reviewed the due dates for the major assignments in the course and have developed a plan to make sure that I can complete my assignments according to my professor's expectations.
	Quizzes/Exams: I understand the types of tests that I will take during the course and have included the due dates in my schedule for the semester.

	Personal Information: I have entered the "Tools" area of the course and have updated my "personal information" so that my first name is listed correctly. I know that I must not change my last name since that name corresponds with my course registration name.
	E-Mail Address: I have entered the "Tools" area of the course and have updated my "personal information" with my correct email address. I understand that I need to check my email service so that I am not blocking messages sent from my course. I also understand that if I use Yahoo Mail or HotMail, I have a limit to the number of messages that I can keep in my "sent," "trash," and "messages" areas and must remove messages periodically to be able to receive messages.
	E-Mail Check: I have sent a message to myself from the "Communication" area of the course to determine that I am able to receive messages.
	Announcements: I have read the announcement on the home page of the course. I scroll down the Announcements page each time I enter the course to make sure that I have read all new announcements.

	Orientation Assignment: I have checked the Discussion Board on the first day of my class and have completed the orientation assignment.
	Interaction and Participation: I plan to complete each Discussion Board assignment throughout the course in a timely manner and participate with other members of the class in discussion assignments as directed by my professor in the Course Syllabus and Assignments areas of the course.

	Taking Online Tests:  I have read Taking Online Tests Successfully and understand the steps I should follow before, during, and after the test.
	Checking My Grade: I have read How to Check Your Grades to understand how to check my grades through the "Tools" section of the course.

	Browser Update: I have checked my version of Internet Explorer to make sure that I am using the latest version. If I am using another Internet browser, I have made sure that it is compatible with Blackboard. Click here to learn how to check your version of Internet Explorer and download the latest version.
	Allow Cookies: I understand that I must "allow cookies" in my Internet browser to be able to use Blackboard and to take online tests and participate in Discussion Board activities.
	Word Processing: I understand that if I do not write and save my documents in Microsoft Word®, I must save my documents as rich text format before I submit them as an assignment or send them to my professor's digital drop box.
	Use of Resources: I know how to download and install any plug-ins that I may need to use online video or audio files.