Computer Equipment Requirements for Distance Learning
To participate effectively in our distance learning courses, you must have full access to a reliable computer that is connected to the Internet. You will require full permission to use, change configurations, and install programs on the computer you will be using for the duration of the course.
If you wish to bring your computer with you during your residency on campus, you will require a network cable also known as an ethernet cable to connect to the internet in your residence room.
For more information on the following requirements, please visit our Known Issues page.
Computer Requirements:
Your computer and communications hardware and software should meet or exceed the following requirements:
| Computer Requirements | ||
| Windows | Macintosh | |
| Operating System | Recommended: Windows XP or Windows 7 (32bit or 64bit) |
Recommended: Latest Mac OS (please see "Known Issues") |
| Processor | Recommended: Pentium IV - 1.3 GHz (or better) | Recommended: G3/G4 (or better) |
| Memory (RAM) | Recommended: 256 MB (or better) |
Recommended: 256 MB (or better) |
| Internet Browser | Recommended: Internet Explorer or FireFox (latest version) | Recommended: FireFox (latest version) |
| Office Suite | Recommended: MS Office 2007 / 2010 |
Recommended: MS Office 2008 / 2011 |
| Internet Service | Recommended: DSL, Cable, or Satellite (the faster the better) |
Recommended: DSL, Cable, or Satellite (the faster the better) |
| FTP Access (Information on FTP) |
Recommended: Windows Explorer | Recommended: Fetch FTP Program |
| E-Mail Capability | Access to e-mail through an e-mail program or web-based e-mail system | Access to e-mail through an e-mail program or web-based e-mail system |
| Recommended Hardware when in residence |
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Please Note: Some courses may have additional and/or alternate computer requirements. Please check with the academic department for your program. If you will be accessing your course through your employer's network, please check with your work's IT department to verify computer and network access.