Technical Requirements

Students taking Internet, Hyflex, or Hybrid courses are required to have access to and use the following software and equipment:

Computer

Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac OS 11, Mac OS 12, Mac OS 13, Mac OS 14, Chrome OS

Reliable internet connection – high-speed internet is highly recommended

Internet Browser

Blackboard is compatible with the most current versions of the following internet browsers. To check if Blackboard supports your browser run the browser checker.

• Firefox®
• Chrome™
• Safari® (Apple products only)
• Microsoft Edge

Adobe Acrobat Reader

To ensure you can access all PDF files, download the latest version of Adobe Reader.

Word Processing Software

Microsoft Word, version 2016 or higher, WordPad, or OpenOffice software is recommended. It is important to note that some courses require specific applications and versions for word processing. Please check your course syllabus or contact your instructor for full details on course specific word processing needs.

In classes where Microsoft Office is required, computers must have at least the following according to the Microsoft system requirements website:

• Computer and processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster x86-bit or x64-bit processor with SSE2
• Memory: 2 GB RAM
• Hard disk: 3 GB available disk space
• Graphics: Graphics hardware acceleration requires a DirectX 10 graphics card
• Operating system: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 10 Server, Windows Server 2012 R2, or Windows Server 2012. For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system

Important: Some courses require additional software and hardware, please review the course syllabus and contact the instructor for additional information.