You are responsible for acting in accordance with The Student Code. Review and become familiar with the expectations. In particular, make sure you have read the section(s) that apply to you on Academic Integrity:

• Policy on Academic, Scholarly, and Professional Integrity and Misconduct (ASPIM)
• Academic Integrity in Undergraduate Education and Research

To help meet University expectations related to academic integrity, familiarize yourself with and use these strategies for Avoiding Academic Misconduct & Plagiarism.

Refer to the course syllabus for student authentication requirements, and prepare to meet these requirements:

1. Submit an official Husky One Card photo, which your instructor can access on their roster in Student Admin.
2. Verify and obtain an approved form of identification.

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.

Students will be given an opportunity to provide feedback on their course experience and instruction using the University’s standard procedures, which are administered by the Office of Budget, Planning and Institutional Research (BPIR).

The University of Connecticut is dedicated to supporting and enhancing teaching effectiveness and student learning using a variety of methods. The Student Experience of Teaching (SET) is just one tool used to help faculty enhance their teaching. The SET is used for both formative (self-improvement) and summative (evaluation) purposes.

Additional informal surveys and other feedback instruments may be administered within the course.

Review Academic and Student Support resources and services available to help you thrive as a student and an individual.

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.

In case of inclement weather, a natural disaster, or a campus emergency, the University communicates through email and text message. Online and hybrid classes are often NOT impacted by late openings, early dismissals or closings due to weather. It is important to review all closing and cancellation notices carefully to determine the impact to class schedules. Students are encouraged to sign up for alerts through alert.uconn.edu.

Emergency procedure and preparedness information is available through the Office of Emergency Management.

• 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 with microphone

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

The following software is used in all online courses.

*Note: “[Blackboard] products are generally designed and developed with internationally recognized Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA in mind.” (Retrieved February 3, 2026 from Blackboard Help Center: Accessibility Overview).

Refer to UConn Privacy for information on managing your privacy at the University of Connecticut.

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:

• File Management – Open, download, save, locate, rename, and upload files.
• Word Processing – Create and edit Microsoft 365 files.
• Internet Navigation – Connect to and browse the internet; identify hyperlinks; manage multiple tabs or windows; use a search engine.
• Email Communication – Send and receive emails; attach files.
• Digital Information Literacy – Use online libraries and databases to locate and gather appropriate information; properly cite information sources.

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.

This course uses the learning management platform, HuskyCT. If you have difficulty accessing HuskyCT, you have access to the in-person/live-person support options available during regular business hours through the ITS Technology Support Center. You also have 24/7 Course Support including access to live chat, phone, and support documents.

Refer to Technical Support for additional technical help.