Computer Requirements

Computer Requirements for Online Courses

Computer Hardware Requirements

  • Internet Access: cable modem or DSL
  • Processor: 500 MHz or faster
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM; 4 GB free hard drive space

 

Operating System Requirements

  • PC: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
  • Mac: Macintosh OS X operating systems

 

Software Requirements

  • Microsoft Office 2007 or 2010 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

 

Browser Requirements

Your web browser is the program (such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or your Internet Service Provider’s screen) that allows you to access the Internet.

Supported Browsers for PC:

  • Internet Explorer 8.0x or higher
  • Firefox 8.0x or higher
  • Google Chrome 9.0 or higher

 

Supported Browsers for Mac:

  • Firefox 8.0.x (OS X only)
  • Safari 5.0 or higher
  • Google Chrome 9.0 or higher

 

NOTE: Using the newest version of browser is highly recommended