Computer Requirements for Online Courses

• To be a successful online learner, you will need access to a computer with the following:
  • A processor of 2.4GHz or faster
  • 4 GB of RAM (8 GB of RAM recommended)
  • A high-speed Internet connection (1.5 Mbps upload and download required; 5 Mbps or better preferred)
  • Monitor and video card with 1024 x 768 or greater resolution
  • Keyboard and mouse (or equivalent i/o device)
  • Speakers/Headphones and a Microphone (Noise-canceling headphones typically preferred)
  • A web camera capable of video web conferencing

 

Operating System

• Microsoft Window 10 or newer
• Apple macOS 10.14 or newer

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Web Browser

• Google Chrome, the latest version, is recommended.

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Software

• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Reader, the latest version, is recommended.
• Antivirus software, updated regularly, is strongly recommended.

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Content Filters

• Content filters may need to be disabled in order to view certain types of academic-related content.

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Basic Computer Proficiency Requirements

• At a minimum, students should have basic computer literacy skills including:
• Using a keyboard and mouse
• Selecting, copying, pasting text
• Sending and receiving email
• Saving and retrieving files in different formats (.docx, .pdf, .pptx., etc.)
• Using a text editor (changing fonts, inserting links, using spell check, etc.)
• Browsing for files to attach and upload
• Accessing the Internet using a web browser and resetting basic web browser settings (clearing cache/history, cookies, etc.)