Computer System Requirements
Internet Access
High speed internet access is recommended. Slower connections may not provide optimal course experience and performance.
Operating System
Apple: 10.15 (Catalina) New Apple computers come preloaded with 10.15 and Intel processor based Macs with older versions can be upgraded through the App Store.
Windows: Microsoft Windows 10 or higher. Current students can purchase discounted Microsoft products to comply.
Software
Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus Office 365 ProPlus benefit enables faculty, staff and students to download Microsoft Office on 5 laptops/workstations and 5 mobile devices and use it for as long as they have their UNMC NetID.
Web Browser
Safari, Google Chrome and Firefox. Apple's default browser is Safari, although Firefox and Google Chrome should be downloaded and installed as an alternate browsers. All are compatible with Outlook. Internet Explorer is no longer compatible with most web-based applications and should not be used.
See: Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems for Canvas
Computer Requirements for Canvas
Canvas runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, or any other device with a modern web browser. Learn more about basic computer specifications, browser requirements, and tutorials.
Storage
USB-Removable Thumb Drive to back-up files and transfer between computers.
Web Conferencing
Courses using Zoom for online class meetings require the following:- To Broadcast Audio: Headset with microphone required.
- To Broadcast Video: Built-in or external web camera (e.g. Microsoft Life Cam or Logitech Quickcam) camera