Computer Literacy FAQ's

What is the Computer Assessment?

Liberty University strives for each student to attain an adequate technological proficiency. It is vital for all students have the computer skills necessary to successfully complete their education. All incoming students, both freshmen and transfer are required to complete a technology competency requirement. There are two ways to complete this requirement:

• Pass the Computer Assessment and Information Literacy Assessment your first semester at Liberty University
  • There is a one-time $55 fee for the Computer Assessment
  • If you choose to take the Computer Assessment, it will be available at all Summer Orientation Sessions, during Freshman Seminar on Wednesday, August 15^th, and will be offered during the fall semester
  • The Information Literacy Assessment will be available on Blackboard after July 15^th
  • The passing score is 70% for both assessments

OR

• Complete Information Technology 110 during your first 45-hours at Liberty or first year if a transfer student
  • Transfer students who have transferred in a course substituted for INFT 110 have satisfied the technology competency and information literacy requirement and do not need to take further steps.

The computer assessment tests skills in MS Office 2010 as well as basic computer concepts and Windows 7 . Look at the concepts and skills page to better know how to study for the assessment.

Why will students be charged the $55 fee?

Students will be charged a one-time fee of $55 to cover the cost of the Computer Assessment online software (myitlab).  In addition, if a student enrolls in INFT 110, the myitlab fee will not be charged again to the student.

If I register in myitlab is there a fee?

Yes, once a student has enrolled in the course in myitlab, the student will be charged the $55 assessment fee.

How do I study for the assessment?

For more information see the, Computer Assessment concepts and skills

You can also go to the Microsoft Website for training at Microsoft Office Online

When do I take the Computer Assessment?

Transfer students who have transferred in a computer course that has been substituted for INFT 110 have satisfied the technology competency requirement and do not need to take further steps.

Students opting to take the Computer Assessment will be charged a one-time fee of $55 to cover the cost of the Computer Assessment software (myitlab). If a student attempts the assessment but does not pass, the myitlab account can be used for INFT 110 and the student will not be charged an additional fee.

The Computer Assessment will be proctored on campus and will be available at all Summer Orientation sessions (June 15th, June 29th, July 9th and July 20th from 9:00am – 3:00pm) and during Freshman Seminar Week on Wednesday, August 15th. Open labs will also be available beginning August 27th until October 19^th at scheduled times throughout the semester.

The actual assessment will take approximately one (1) hour.  Therefore, allow a minimum of 1-1/2 hours of uninterrupted time at the computer when taking the computer assessment.

What happens if I do not pass?

If a student does not attempt (or pass) the Computer Assessment during their first
semester at Liberty, they are required to take Information Technology 110 (INFT 110) during their first 45
hours at Liberty or first year if a transfer student. Successfully passing the Computer Assessment or passing
INFT 110 will satisfy the technology competency requirement as listed on the Degree Completion Plan
(DCP). The passing score is 70%.

Who do I contact about the assessment?

If you do not get the answer you need, then e-mail INFT@liberty.edu. Please allow 48 hrs for a reply during the regular work week (M-F).