PDF files allow computer users to view electronic documents as they would appear on paper. PDF files are viewed using a free program called Adobe Acrobat Reader. This program may already be installed on your computer. To check, you should:

• Click on the PDF file that you would like to view.

• If Adobe Acrobat Reader does not start automatically or does not seem to be functioning correctly, Acrobat Reader may not be installed on your computer, it may be improperly installed, or you may have an older version (as of June 29, 2010 the current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader available for download from the Adobe company website is 9.3) To correct any of these problems, download and install the most recent free version of Acrobat Reader by following these instructions:

1. It is strongly encouraged that you first UNINSTALL any versions of Adobe Reader older than 9.0 you may have on your computer. The current version you will be downloading is 9.3.

2. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader by clicking on the button below.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions by Adobe for downloading and installing the program. You may have to restart your computer after the install process is done.

4. Return to the Marist web page that has the PDF file you wish to view. Click on the link to that file, and Adobe Acrobat Reader should start automatically and display the file for you.