Technology Requirements
University Email
You are required to use your university email address. If you do not check this address, set up email forwarding so you still receive your university emails.
Computer
Monitor:
Resolution: 1024 x 768 or greater
Size: At least 15” display recommended
RAM: 8 GB minimum
Hard drive: 256 GB minimum
Processor speed: 2GHz minimum
100/1000 Ethernet card and/or 802.11 n/ac wifi card
Headphones with microphone
Earbuds, USB, wireless or Thunderbolt microphone with headset
Videoconferencing, especially with a large group, works better with headphones
Sound card
Operating system:
Windows: Most Recent
Mac: Most Recent
Requirements of course management system:
At minimum, you must have personal administrator rights to download and install software and a personal user space. To connect to wifi when on campus, you will need administrator rights.
Software
You will need various software applications for different courses. The following may be required for some courses:
Adobe Acrobat Reader (most recent version): https://get.adobe.com/reader/
Microsoft Office (most recent version) OR G-Suite (must share with class and instructor)
Additional software may be required for specific classes
Purchase
Download demo versions
Register / subscribe to online software / services for brief periods
Virus protection such as McAfee
Plug-ins required for some classes
Real Player
QuickTime Player
Adobe Flash Player
Windows Media Player
Additional software and plugins may be required for specific classes. You must have administrator rights to download and install software, extensions, plugins, etc.
Browser
Recommended: most recent version
Chrome 88 or higher
Firefox 85 or higher
Edge (Windows): 88 or higher
Safari (Mac): 13 or higher
NOTE: Internet Explorer is not recommended
Cookies enabled
Javascript enabled
Java Plug-in (needed for Conferences in Canvas, will not work in Chrome): https://www.java.com/en/
Flash 28 or higher may be needed to record or view audio / video (Doesn’t work on iOS devices): https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
Home Internet
You must be able to access the course from your home. Filters in schools, and often public libraries are too restrictive and block necessary items, tools, and communication. You must be able to download and install software on the computer you use as well as search the Internet in an unfiltered mode.
Access from home requires broadband: DSL, cable, cellular, satellite
Devices
It may be difficult do the entire program using just a tablet device or on a laptop issued by your employer