# Necessary Skills for Online Students

As an student enrolled in a hybrid/blended course, you will have a much different “classroom” experience than a traditional student. In order to ensure that you are fully prepared for the portion of your course that is delivered online, review the following list of expectations and requirements:

Students in a hybrid and/or online program should be comfortable with and possess the following skill sets:

- Self-discipline
- Time management skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Written communication skills

As part of your online experience, you can expect to utilize a variety of technology mediums as part of your curriculum, which may include but is not limited to:

- Communication via email, including sending and receiving attachments
- Navigation of the World Wide Web using a Web browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer
- Use of office applications such as Microsoft Office (or similar) to create documents
- Communication using a discussion forum
- Upload and submit assignments to a classroom website
- Upload, download, and save files