SIS (Student Information System)
SIS is where Westcliff University students can view their registration and financial account details. Academic records can be found here, as well as course schedules and announcements.
Forgot your password? Enter your username here to reset your password!
Is your SIS account disabled? If your SIS login is disabled, your Student Services Representative can reset login information at your request. Please email or call your Student Services Representative for assistance during regular office hours.
GAP is where current courses can be accessed. Courses open on the Saturday prior to the beginning of the course and can be found on your GAP home page. The course syllabus and assignments can be found here.
Have you forgotten your GAP login? Click Lost Password to send a link to reset the password to your associated email.
You may also request assistance or report a problem with GAP by contacting the Technology email (technology@westcliff.edu) or by chatting with us through online.
Each Westcliff University student is provided a Westcliff email address. Please login using email.westcliff.edu. We require students to communicate with administrative staff and faculty through Westcliff email to ensure privacy and security.
Don’t have access to your Westcliff email ? Contact webmaster@westcliff.edu for support.
Technology Requirement
Each student should either possess a computer – laptop or desktop, or have access to a computer. In order to make best use of the Virtual Class Session (VCS) platform – Zoom – each student should have associated with their computer, a webcam, a microphone and a speaker. In order to participate in Virtual Class Sessions (VCSs), please review minimum requirements listed below:
System Requirements
- An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
- Speakers and a microphone – built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth
- A webcam or HD webcam – built-in or USB plug-in
- Or, a HD cam or HD camcorder with video capture card
Supported Operating Systems
- Mac OS X with MacOS 10.6.8 /(Snow Leopard) or later
- Windows 10
- Windows 8 or 8.1
- Windows 7
- Ubuntu 12.04 or higher
Supported Tablet and Mobile Devices
- Surface PRO 2 running Win 8.1
- Surface PRO 3 running Win 10
- iOS and Android devices
- Blackberry devices
Supported Browsers
- Windows: IE7+, Firefox, Chrome, Safari5+
- Mac: Safari5+, Firefox, Chrome
Processor and RAM Requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Processor | Single Core 1Ghz or Higher | Dual Core 2Ghz or Higher (i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent) |
| RAM | N/A | 4Gb |
Note: Linux requires a processor or graphics card that can support OpenGL 2.0 or higher
High DPI Support
- High DPI displays are supported in Zoom version 3.5 or higher
Bandwidth Requirements
The bandwidth used by Zoom will be optimized for the best experience based on the participants’ network. It will automatically adjust for 3G, WiFi or Wired environments.
Recommended bandwidth for Meetings and Webinar Panelists:
- For 1:1 video calling: 600kbps (up/down) for HQ video and 1.2 Mbps (up/down) for HD video
- For group video calling: 600kbps/1.2Mbps (up/down) for HQ video. For gallery view: 1.5Mbps/1.5Mbps (up/down).
- For screen sharing only (no video thumbnail): 50-75kbps
- For screen sharing with video thumbnail: 50-150kbps
- For audio VoiP: 60-80kbps
Recommended bandwidth for Webinar Attendees:
- For 1:1 video calling: 600kbps (down) for HQ video and 1.2 Mbps (down) for HD video
- For screen sharing only (no video thumbnail): 50-75kbps (down)
- For screen sharing with video thumbnail: 50-150kbps (down)
- For audio VoiP: 60-80kbps (down)
HD Camera Suggestions:
- Logitech PTZ Pro
- Aver VC520
- Logitech ConferenceCam CC3300e
- Logitech HD Webcams
- VDO360 PTZ HD Camera
- VTEL HD3000PTZ Camera
- Vaddio Clearview USB
- Microsoft HD Webcams
- Hovercam Solo 5 Document and Webcam
USB Speakerphone and Microphone
- Revolabs UC500
- Jabra Speak 510
- Clearone Chat 150
- Logitech P710e
- Plantronics Calisto 600
- Phoenix Quattro3
- Voice Tracker Array Microphones
- Yamaha PSP-20UR
- Yamaha YVC-100
- Jabra USB Headphones
- Plantronics Headsets
- Revolab Fusion Wireless Microphones
- Shure Wireless Conferencing System
- MXL Microphones for Conferencing
Other Peripherals
Note: Devices support vary with systems. Please test them first.
- Magewell HDMI capture(Mac or Win)
- Startech Composite/SVideo to USB(Win)
- Blackmagic Design Intensity Extreme(Mac)
Equipment:
- An Internet connection – WiFi (a/g/n/ac) or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
- (Optional) Bluetooth wireless speakers and microphone
Supported Operating Systems:
- iOS 7.0 or later:
- Send and receive video using front or rear camera
- iPad Mini, Pad 4, new iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 6s, 6, 5s, 5, 4S, 4 and iPod touch 4th Generation, iPhone 3GS (no front facing camera)
- Android:
- Send and receive video using front or rear camera
- Android 2.3.x Gingerbread
- Android 3.x Honeycomb
- Android 4.0.x Ice Cream Sandwich
- Android 4.1/4.2/4.3 Jelly Bean
- Android 4.4 Kit Kat
- Android 5.0.x Lollipop
- Kindle Fire HD
Supported Browsers for Web Start:
- iOS: Safari5+, Chrome
- Android: Webkit (default), Chrome
Processor Requirement:
- Any 1 Ghz single core processor or better (non-Intel)
Bandwidth Recommendations:
The bandwidth used by Zoom will be optimized for the best experience based on the participants’ network. It will automatically adjust for 3G or WiFi
Recommended bandwidth over WiFi:
- For 1:1 video calling: 600kbps (up/down) for HQ video and 1.2 Mbps (up/down) for HD video
- For group video calling: 600kbps/1.2Mbps (up/down) for HQ video. For gallery view: 1.5Mbps/1.5Mbps (up/down).
Bluetooth Speakerphones and Microphones
Most course instruction materials will be presented in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.