Technology Requirements

To take online courses at MVCC, you will need:

• Access to a computer with a high-speed or broadband internet connection. You can use a PC or Mac, laptop or desktop. The use of mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, is not recommended. Please note that while you may be able to access the MVCC website and your courses using a computer system that does not meet the minimum requirements, you may encounter limitations.
• A web browser that is compatible with the Brightspace learning management system. Brightspace works with different operating systems and browsers, but not all are formally supported. To find out which browser version you should be using with Brightspace, visit SUNY Online Support Services.
• Appropriate internet access that allows you to submit forms to an external website. If you will be using a computer connected to a LAN (Local Area Network) at your workplace, check with the network administrator to sees if there is a firewall, which may limit your ability to submit the type of forms used by the college website. If you are using a computer lab on campus or at a library, the network may have a firewall or a block on users sending information to an external website. Check with support staff to ensure you have appropriate access.

Brightspace

Brightspace is a learning management system designed to provide educators, administrators, and learners with a single robust, secure, and integrated system to create personalized learning environments. The use of Brightspace was a SUNY-wide implementation mandate.

Frequently Asked Questions