Operating System

• Windows 10 or 11 - What version of Windows am I using?
• Mac Ventura or later - What Mac OS am I using?

Hardware

• Monitor: Monitor capable of at least 1024 x 768 resolution.
• Webcam: Many courses may require a webcam for assignments or exam proctoring software.
• Audio: Headset (recommended), Microphone, speakers. (How to test your webcam video and mic for use with Zoom or Teams)

Browser

• Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
• Enable Third-Party Cookies 
  • How to enable Third-Party Cookies
• Allow pop-ups 
  • How to allow pop-ups in Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
• Canvas browser and computer requirements 

Helpful Tips & Tools

How to test your webcam video and mic audio when using Zoom or Teams.

• Test your computer or device with Zoom
• Set-up video and audio for Microsoft Teams - see "Make a Test Call"
• Zoom support for students

Recommended Apps/Software 

• Microsoft Office 365
• Adobe Reader

Additional Resources

If you are using a mobile device to access your course, use apps to access university services as a best practice.

Canvas Student 

• Canvas Student from Google Play
• Canvas Student from the Apple App Store

Microsoft Office 

• Microsoft Office from Google Play
• Microsoft Office from the Apple App Store

Microsoft Outlook 

• Microsoft Outlook from Google Play
• Microsoft Outlook from the Apple App Store

Microsoft Teams

• Teams from Google Play 
• Teams from the Apple App Store

Zoom

• Zoom from Google Play
• Zoom from the Apple App Store

Instructors may require additional software or technology for individual courses, so always check your course syllabus to make sure you know if any additional tools will be needed for your specific classes.