The following In-Class Policies are in effect during the 2025-26 academic year. Please Note: Individual class policies from individual faculty will supersede these policies.
Technology and technical skills needed for this course.
The recommended student computer configuration should run a processor with a speed of at least 2 GHz. Along with the processors, computers should have:
At least 1 GB of RAM
Capable of running programs from the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Latest internet browser (Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc)
You can run most parts of this course on mobile devices (phones or tablets). You may encounter difficulties running exams on a mobile device.
Additional web browsers may be needed for iPads or Android devices.
Course materials do have the capability to be viewed on either a Mac or PC. Microsoft Office 365 Suite can be downloaded for free for Marymount Students. (Visit this link for instructions - https://www.marymount.edu/Academics/Services-Resources/Technology-Services/IT-for-Students/Computers-Software
Depending on the course, specialized software may be required. The course instructor will confirm this during the first week of the class.
Use of Canvas (our Learning Management System)
Canvas is the Learning Management System (LMS) that will be used to communicate content, announcements, grades and the syllabus for this course.
All assignments should be submitted via Canvas through the upload feature, unless otherwise stated by the instructor.
Students will need to know how to use Canvas, Microsoft Office software for writing and presentations, Brainfuse, and G-mail.
Students may be required to use the Respondus Lockdown browser for all secure online quizzes and online exams.
Students will need to be sure that their computer is compatible with the Respondus Lockdown browser (see above specifications).
*Note: Faculty may choose alternate methods of delivering content and giving quizzes and will communicate that with students if that is the case.
Nettiquette During Synchronous Online Class Sessions
Use of Camera and Microphone in Online Classes
During any synchronous hybrid or online class sessions, it is important that students demonstrate the same attentiveness that they show in class. To this end, instructors may ask students to turn on their camera for the duration of the session. If you are unable to use your camera for this purpose during online synchronous classes, please discuss this with your instructor.
Interacting in Synchronous Online Classes
In a live class that is being streamed online synchronously, the instructor may ask an in-class student to monitor the chat room to ensure that questions from remote learners are not ignored.
Conduct and behavioral expectations.
When taking an online or hybrid class, students should find a quiet place free from distractions to work (for example, cell phones should be turned off, just as you would in a face-to-face class).
Students are expected to complete assignments by the posted due date, have a positive presence, and conduct themselves as adults at all times.
Misconduct will affect your participation grade.
Marymount’s Classroom Code of Conduct, which also applies in the virtual environment, can be found here: Marymount University Community Standards 2020-21 (page 53).
Student Communication and Feedback on Assignments/Course Submissions/Learning
Faculty will communicate with students primarily through the students Marymount email address or through the Learning Management System (Canvas).
Feedback on assignments will typically be posted electronically in Canvas or via emails. Feedback may also come in written form on assignments when they are physically returned to the student.
Late and Make-up Assignment Submission
You should stay on schedule in order to successfully complete this course.
Computer malfunctions or software issues are not an excuse for missing or late work.
Students may only be allowed to complete missing work if there is a legitimate and unavoidable emergency (e.g., a serious illness requiring hospitalization or crisis situation – see the University’s Emergency Notification Policy above).
Non-emergency absences (e.g. computer problems, planned absences, minor illnesses, car problems) may result in a zero grade for the assignment, therefore please plan your time wisely.
When an emergency arises that will impact your attendance or submission of an assignment, please contact the courses instructor as soon as possible to explain the situation.
Students may be considered for assignment extensions if they have received accommodations for a registered disability through Student Access Services (SAS).
SAS accommodations are not retroactive.
Assignment extension arrangements must be made in advance and with agreement of the instructor who will be implementing them.
Please be aware that assignment extension accommodations are infrequently offered as issues related to procrastination and planning do not typically qualify as disabling conditions.
Academic dishonesty
Cheating and plagiarism are violations of Marymount’s Academic Integrity Code (page 54).
Students who violate the Academic Integrity Code will be subject to the consequences (which could be a zero on the assignment but could be as severe as a zero for the course).
Incomplete Assignments or Coursework
Opting to take an incomplete in this course could delay graduation for a student who has submitted a graduation petition for this current term.
You would need to re-petition for graduation, maintain continuous registration and incur the additional expense of maintaining continuous registration.