Boston Technical Support and Requirements

Technology Support

Students taking online or web enhanced courses seeking technical assistance (including password help) should visit our:

Help Desk Support Portal

If you are not a registered student and want information, please visit our:

Continuing Ed website

Helpful Resources

• Getting Started with Blackboard Vista
• Helpful Online Resources
• UMass Boston Healey Library
• UMass Boston Bookstore Online
• Wimba Documentation

Technical Requirements

1. basic computer skills
2. have access to a computer, i.e. Mac or PC
3. speakers or headphones for computer
4. access to internet
5. High Speed Internet
6. email address
7. Modern web browser
8. RealPlayer ® Basic

Additionally, all students registered for credit courses will be issued a UMB email address.