Important Information

Technical Requirements

Required Hardware

Computer with minimum 1.6 GHz Processor
Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
120 GB Hard Drive (256 GB SSD recommended)
Webcam and Microphone for live sessions

Supported Operating Systems

macOS (Recommended)
Windows 10 Pro
Ubuntu Linux

Important Note

Chromebooks are not supported as coursework requires local software installation.

Program Expectations

Attendance and Participation

Success in the program is measured through multiple components:

Active participation in live instruction sessions and discussions
Completion of module projects and sprint challenges on time
Regular engagement with learning materials and resources
Consistent progress through the curriculum at the expected pace

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Activity Requirements

Students who are inactive for more than seven (7) consecutive days will be contacted to verify enrollment status. Continued inactivity may affect your standing in the program.

Leave of Absence

If you are unable to maintain engagement due to extenuating circumstances, you may need to request a leave of absence. Contact your advisor to discuss your options.

A leave of absence can help protect your progress and enrollment status when you're dealing with unexpected life events.

Support Resources

Live Support Sessions

GCA Preparation Sessions

Join live sessions where instructors guide you through:

Real-world coding examples and patterns
Problem-solving strategies and approaches
Technical interview preparation and practice
Code review and programming best practices

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Additional Support

Access to comprehensive knowledge base with tutorials and guides
Direct assistance from Learning Assistants with technical questions
Technical and non-technical support through Slack channels
Career coaching and professional development resources

Academic Support

Success Guidelines

Career Readiness Requirements

Submit all required career artifacts (resume, LinkedIn, GitHub)
Pass career artifact review process with professional quality
Achieve 100% completion on all artifacts before graduation

Required for Graduation

Submission Process

Technical Requirements

General Code Assessment (GCA)

Minimum score of 295 required to pass the assessment
Complete all sprint challenges with satisfactory quality
Demonstrate proficiency in core programming concepts

Required for Graduation

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