Important Note: Using a tablet such as an iPad strictly for online course access is not recommended. A full-featured computer is necessary to ensure compatibility with course materials, software, and assessments.
PC Minimum Requirements
- Intel Core i5 (8th Gen or higher recommended) or AMD Ryzen 5
- High-speed internet connection (minimum 10 Mbps download speed)
- Windows 10 or Windows 11 (latest updates installed)
- At least 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended for optimal performance)
- Monitor with a minimum resolution of 1920 x 1080
- All-in-one multifunction printer with scanner (if required for coursework)
- Storage: At least 256 GB SSD (Solid State Drive) for better performance
- A way to save work to a removable drive (USB) or cloud storage
- A dedicated sound card (or built-in equivalent) and a USB headset with a microphone
Mac Minimum Requirements
- Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) or Intel Core i5 (8th Gen or higher)
- High-speed internet connection (minimum 10 Mbps download speed)
- macOS Monterey (12.0) or higher (running Windows via Bootcamp or virtualization is acceptable)
- At least 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
- Monitor with a minimum resolution of 1920 x 1080
- All-in-one multifunction printer with scanner (if required for coursework)
- Storage: At least 256 GB SSD
- A way to save work to a removable disk (USB) or cloud storage
- A dedicated sound card (or built-in equivalent) and a USB headset with a microphone
Linux Minimum Requirements
- Intel Core i5 (8th Gen or higher) or AMD Ryzen 5
- High-speed internet connection (minimum 10 Mbps download speed)
- Linux Kernel 5.4 or higher (Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, or other mainstream distributions recommended)
- At least 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
- Monitor with a minimum resolution of 1920 x 1080
- All-in-one multifunction printer with scanner (if required for coursework)
- Storage: At least 256 GB SSD
- A way to save work to a removable disk (USB) or cloud storage
- A dedicated sound card (or built-in equivalent) and a USB headset with a microphone