This document summarizes an orientation session for online education at Parker University. It includes: 1. Introductions of the directors of online education, instructional design, and LMS administration. 2. A demonstration of the Blackboard learning management system and an orientation course. 3. A discussion of the online student profile, including examples of current online students and different experience levels. Assessment tools are presented to determine a student's experience level. 4. An overview of online resources and services available to students, including the virtual library and tools to help students succeed. Contact information is provided for any questions.