System Requirements

Online Learning has put together a list of system requirements to help make sure you are prepared for your online course. If you do not meet these requirements, you may not be able to participate fully in your course.

Minimum Computer Requirements

Online Learning students are required to have access to a computer with Internet connection. Students may be able to access these resources on campus, at work, or through other public resources, but we strongly recommend having your own computers and resources.

  • Windows XP or Mac OS X
  • 512 Megabytes (MB) of RAM
  • 56k modem (broadband recommended)
  • Internet Explorer 6.0 to 7.x, Firefox 2.x, or Safari 1.3 to 2.x

    *Safari 3.x support is in vendor development, due to usability issues it is not recommended for use.

Course Specific Requirements

Online courses may have additional course specific requirements, these will be stated on the course syllabus. If the instructor has notified Online Learning of additional requirements they will be stated in the Quarterly Startup.

Examples of Course Specific Requirements

  • VHS player (capable of playing US format video, NTSC)
  • DVD player (capable of playing US DVDs, Region 1)
  • At least 1 gigabyte (GB) available hard-drive space
  • CD or DVD Drive for CD-ROM playback
  • Sound card and speakers/headphones
  • Webcam and/or microphone
  • Additional Software
  • Additional RAM
  • FAX machine
  • Scanner