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Getting Started

Just getting started with your online classes? Please check the class start dates to see when your classes start and the computer requirements to make sure your computer is prepared for your online classes.

ANGEL LOGIN

Looking for directions on how to login to Angel? There are two ways to login to Angel and here are the directions:

  • How to login to Angel through the Portal [Web Page] [PDF]
  • How to login to Angel manually [Video]

WEEK ZERO

TCC eLearning has implemented a policy called "Week Zero" that requires TCC Full Online and Hybrid classes to be open one week before instruction begins. The Week Zero page has tutorials for students to work through before the quarter starts.


Class Start Dates

Winter 2012Washington Online (WAOL)Tacoma Community College
Registration BeginsOctober 19, 2011November 7, 2011
Classroom OpensDecember 29, 2011December 7, 2011 (for Full Online and Hybrid Week Zero)
Registration EndsJanuary 5, 2012January 5, 2012 without instructor signature
January 17, 2012 with instructor signature
Instruction BeginsJanuary 5, 2012January 3, 2012

Computer Requirements

HARDWARE

  • PC: Ability to run Windows XP, Vista or 7
    Mac: Ability to run Mac OS X 10.4 or higher
    Linux: Ability to run latest version of Mozilla Firefox
  • RAM: 2Gb minimum
  • Internet Connection: Broadband (Cable, DSL, 3G, 4G) highly recommended
  • Browsers: Mozilla Firefox highly recommended, Internet Explorer is okay
  • Recommended Peripherals: Speakers, microphone, webcam

SOFTWARE

For a list of free software, including links to the required software, go to our Free Software page.

Required:

Recommended:

  • Anti-spyware, anti-malware, and anti-virus programs. A full list of recommendations are on this page.
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