General Requirements

On-Campus Courses

Laptop or tablet computer with an integrated front-facing webcam, HDMI output, speakers, and microphone

Distance Courses

Computer with Webcam and headset with microphone.

Chromebooks, HP Streams, Chrome OS devices, iPads, and mobile devices such as iOS or Android phones or tablets do not meet the technology requirements.


Windows PC (Preferred)

Operating System

Windows 10
(Windows 11 not fully supported at this time)

Processor

10th Generation Intel i5

Memory

8 GB RAM preferred

Storage

256 GB hard drive (solid state recommended)

Video

1280 x 800 resolution or higher

Browser

Up-to-date version of Chrome, Firefox, or Edge


Mac **

** Certain online applications, hardware drivers, or software packages may not function correctly or be compatible with Mac computers. Courses may require the purchase of additional software for Mac computers.

Operating System

Mac OS X version 10.15 or newer

Processor

Intel processor

Memory

4 GB RAM or more

Storage

40 GB free hard disk space or more

Video

1280 x 800 resolution or higher

Browser

Up-to-date version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari


Additional Recommendations/Requirements

General

Windows-based PC (Recommended)

Software

Some courses require the use of Microsoft Office applications. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is available to all Mayville State students.