System Requirements

Students who are taking online and/or blended courses must:

1. Complete the online New Student Orientation Tutorial or the online New Blended Student
Tutorial, which includes exercises for students to test accessibility and become familiar with
navigation in all areas of online or blended courses;

2. Meet the specific computer requirements with acceptable hardware and software
configuration and internet access as follows:


Windows Users

  • Window 7 or higher
  • 56k modem (broadband recommended)
  • Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher

Mac Users

  • Mac OS 10.6 or higher
  • 56k modem (broadband recommended)
  • Safari 6.0 or higher

Soundcard with Speakers and Microphone or headset Screen Resolution:  The recommended setting for screen resolutions is 1024 x 768 pixels

NOTE:  SPCH 142 requires digital video through a webcam.