Browser Requirements
(S)ecure (S)ockets (L)ayer
Cookies
AOL SSL Issues 


Browser Requirements
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We display important information in windows that pop-up when hyperlinks are clicked. If you do not see these windows, you must disable any pop-up blockers running on your computer.

To log on and use our site, you must use a browser that is SSL-compliant and has a "secure mode." (To make sure your browser is secure, look for a closed lock or an unbroken key at the bottom of the Application or Transcript Request pages.) You must also have JavaScript enabled in your browser's preferences. We require that your browser be set to accept cookies as that is where the contents of your session are stored. 

If you continue to access our site with a browser other than those recommended above, key functions such as the Application and Checkout processes may not work properly.

(S)ecure (S)ockets (L)ayer
To access the secure areas of the PCAT web site, your browser must support 128-bit encryption (also called domestic-grade, U.S.-grade, high, or strong encryption) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) version 2.0 protocol. SSL encryption scrambles your data for online security. Please refer to your browser's online help if you are not sure whether or not SSL is enabled. 

Cookies
This site stores information in a small text file on your computer. This file is called a cookie.  You must have cookies enabled to log on and use this site. 

AOL SSL Issues
AOL has a known difficulty loading some secure Internet pages. Over the years AOL has released many different versions of their software, with three different browsers running on two major platforms. (Mac & Windows.) Some versions of AOL's software, particularly AOL 2.0 for Mac, and 16-bit Windows versions of AOL 3.0 and below do not allow SSL encryption. If you are using Internet Explorer in conjunction with AOL and cannot access the PCAT web sites secure pages, such as the Application or Checkout pages please try the following: