Student Requirements

Are You a St. Francis Student?

We welcome all applicants who meet our criteria, and that includes you if:

You Hold a Degree: You’ve earned a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree from an accredited institution approved by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, the United States Department of Education, or the foreign equivalent.  But it’s not just about the degree; we’re looking for individuals with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher across all your post-secondary studies.

Eager to Learn Online: You’re excited about the opportunities of online learning.  We’re here to provide you with a dynamic virtual education environment.

Thrive in Thoughtful Conversations: Engaging in thought-provoking conversations with peers in small group settings is your cup of tea.

Have Clear Goals: You’re driven by your educational objectives, and you’re ready to achieve them.

Join us and be a part of the St. Francis community where your ambition and academic journey will be celebrated.

Some St. Francis students pursue a J.D. degree to enter a chosen field or to make a career change. Others may want a law degree to increase their opportunities for advancement, or to make it easier to work with practicing attorneys. A lawyer who works in another country may seek a J.D. in order to practice in the U.S.

Keep in Mind

• A webcam is required – and must be used – for all class sessions and examinations.
• Attending your Zoom class on any type of mobile device (tablet or smart phone) is prohibited.
• For assignments, you will need a compatible word processor, such as Microsoft Word.
• Students connecting to live classes may be required to use a hard-wired high-speed Internet connection (no Wi-Fi) for best results.
• St. Francis School of Law does not support beta releases of operating systems.  Students must utilize a standard release operating system to complete all program requirements.
• St. Francis Technical Support contact information:
  
  1-800-931-2694 (Option 6) or support@stfrancislaw.com
  
  Hours of operation:
  Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET
  Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
  Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to noon ET*
  *Open on Saturday prior to the start of each quarter and Saturdays during Week 1 and Week 2. Phone support only.

Headset

• The recommended headset is Logitech USB Headset H570E http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/h570e-headset
• Headphone: 20Hz-20 kHZ (or comparable)
• Microphone: 100 Hz-10 kHz (or comparable)
• Headsets are not limited to the recommended headset, but should be comparable.

Windows

• Dual-core 2Ghz or higher (Intel i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent) with 4GB of RAM
• Windows 10 (32-bit/64bit) or newer
• Mozilla Firefox; Google Chrome, or Microsoft Edge, latest versions
• Java 8+, Adobe Reader 22+ (or equivalent PDF software), word processor

Mac OS

• Dual-core 2Ghz or higher (Intel i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent) with 4GB of RAM
• Mac OS X 11 or newer
• Mozilla Firefox; Apple Safari; Google Chrome, latest versions
• Java 8+, Adobe Reader 22+ (or equivalent PDF software), word processor

Canvas Mobile Requirements

• iOS 15 and newer (versions vary by device)
• Android 8.0 and newer

RPNow

• System Requirements
  https://helpdesk.psionline.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360054413452–RPNow-System-Requirements

Download software

• Java http://java.com/en/
• Zoom https://zoom.us/download
• Adobe Reader https://get.adobe.com/reader/

Test Your System

• Enter a Test Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/test
• Read guides on Canvas to see how it works:
  https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/Student-Getting-Started-Resources/ta-p/579371
• Java test http://java.com/en/download/installed.jsp

Known Issues

• Canvas known issues will be posted on of the St. Francis Student Portal
• Zoom FAQ:  https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206175806-Top-Questions

If you have any questions, please contact support@stfrancislaw.com

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