Minimum Technology Requirements for Students
Access to a computer with the following specifications are the minimum technology requirements In order to be able to perform successfully in a hybrid or online learning environment, as well as in many courses offered face to face. Some academic programs may require additional software.
Device Types
• Laptops, desktops running Microsoft Windows or Apple macOS are recommended as your primary device
• Tablets running Windows may be acceptable if it meets requirements below
• Google Chromebook devices are not recommended as your primary device
• Devices running Android, Apple iOS (iPhone/iPad) or other operating systems are not recommended as your primary device
Operating system
Windows OS: Windows 10 or 11
macOS: One of the three most recent versions of macOS.
Computer and processor
Windows OS: 1.6 GHz or faster, 2-core or greater. 2 GHz or greater recommended for video calls
macOS: Intel processor or Apple M-series of processors (M1, M2...)
Memory
Windows OS: 4 GB RAM or greater
macOS: 4 GB RAM or greater
Hard disk
Windows OS: 10 GB of available disk space or greater
macOS: 10 GB of available disk space or greater
Display
Windows OS: 1280 x 768 screen resolution or greater
macOS: 1280 x 800 screen resolution or greater
Network Connectivity
Wi-Fi capable
Browser
The current version of Microsoft Edge, Safari, or Chrome.
Video calls:
Built in or USB Camera, speakers/headphones, and microphone.
If you do not have consistent access to a device with these specifications, please be sure to have that in place by the beginning of the semester. If you have questions regarding these minimum technology requirement specifications, please contact [email protected].
Considering the possibility of future interruptions to our face-to-face learning together, continuing, and new students should also check on the status of internet at home and be prepared to address any deficiencies.