Incoming students to Miami University are expected to demonstrate minimum proficiencies with a personal computer and basic software programs. These minimum proficiencies include:

1. The ability to use the Internet to find and retrieve information including locating an Internet site given a URL; navigating between information sources; doing basic searches using a major Internet search service; and submitting information via on-line forms.
   
   
2. The ability to use electronic mail as a form of communication including sending an e-mail when given an e-mail address; responding to an e-mail; sending e-mail to a group of individuals; and sending and receiving attachments as part of an e-mail.
   
   
3. The ability to use a word processing program to create and edit documents including: creating a new document; editing an existing document; changing the format of text; and changing margins, page orientation, and other elements of page layout.
   
   
4. The ability to use an operating system including copying or moving a file to or from removable media; finding files or folders on a local hard drive; and creating a sub-directory (folder).

So how do you know if you have these skills? Click the button below to access a self-assessment containing questions that will help you to know if you have the technology skills expected of all incoming students. In addition, you will receive immediate feedback containing additional information and suggestions for acquiring training.