Students are able to interact with their classmates and instructors. Online classes encourage communication through discussion, video conferencing, multimedia feedback, and small class sizes. Students participate in flexible discussions allowing them to ask questions and receive constructive feedback.

Instructors are accessible via email, phone, or through the online discussion forum.

Most online classes can be completed on a Mac or PC. Some online classes require computer software that is only available for one or the other. For a general guideline on choosing a platform, please refer to Computer System Requirements by School. Students should refer to their course syllabus prior to purchasing a new computer.