Resources for Online Students

Success for our students is our standard here at Hardin-Simmons University. We are dedicated to providing you with an excellent online experience whether it is an entire program or one course.

Below are links to information and resources that have been designed to equip you with the tools you need in order to have a successful online experience.

  • Undergraduate
    • Confirm technical requirements
    • Get to know Canvas
    • Have backup technology available
    • Familiarize yourself with university resources
    • Connect with instructors (and other students) early
    • Create a schedule/routine to manage your time
    • Have a consistent workspace
    • Stay organized
    • Ask questions
    • Limit social media
    • Take breaks
    • Reward yourself
    • Expect to put in as much work as a face-to-face course
  • Graduate
    • Confirm technical requirements
    • Get to know Canvas
    • Have backup technology available
    • Connect with instructors (and other students) early
    • Prepare and plan ahead
    • Engage and participate in your courses
    • Have a support system in place
    • Be flexible
    • Have patience
    • Reward yourself
    • Schedule time for your relationships
    • Seek support from your employer
    • Plan for childcare if necessary

At Hardin-Simmons University, we are committed to creating online courses and content that are of the highest quality. To do this, we ensure that the content provided is fully accessible and adheres to the international standard of accessibility, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, WCAG 2.0. Hardin-Simmons University’s Disability Services provides free accessibility services to assist faculty, staff, and students in creating accessible content and adding accessibility components to existing content. Contact disability services for accommodations.