To take courses at Newman, you will need the following technology and skills: 

Technology:

  • Modern PC or Mac (desktop or laptop) with high-speed Internet. Computer labs are available for use on campus at the Dugan Library. 

  • Webcam and microphone capable of video-conferencing. 
    (Most courses using online exams will require a webcam and microphone.)
              -- Download the Zoom Client for Meetings here.

  • Microsoft Office and Google Docs (you’ll use both)

  • Browsers: Google Chrome is preferred, Microsoft Edge or Firefox. Internet Explorer is not supported in Canvas.

  • Additional software or equipment may be required by your instructor. These will be specified when you enroll.

  • Android and iOS devices along with Chromebooks can be used in Canvas.


PC REQUIREMENTS:

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Windows PC

Apple Mac

Operating System

Windows 10 or 11, Home or Pro, version 22H2 or higher supported (S Mode not supported for Office desktop apps with Office 365.)

Apple macOS 12 or higher are supported

Processor

Recommended - Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent and up

Recommended - Intel Core i5 and up or Apple M1 and up

Memory

8 Gb or higher

8 Gb or higher

Hard Drive

SSD highly recommended

SSD highly recommended

Graphics Card

Dedicated Graphics card is required for graphics production-related classes

Dedicated Graphics card is required for graphics production-related classes

Wireless

802.11ax/Wi-Fi 6 or higher

recommended

802.11ac/Wi-Fi 5 supported with driver updates

802.11ax/Wi-Fi 6 or higher

recommended

802.11ac/Wi-Fi 5 supported with driver updates

Camera &

Microphone

Required

Required


Skills:

To take an online course, students should have basic technical proficiencies, such as the ability to navigate the Internet, use compressed files, transfer files, and attach files to email.