System Requirements
Internet Access
Broadband cable or DSL with a minimum connection speed of 768kbit/s is recommended. Slower connections may not provide optimal course experience and performance.
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 or higher. Current students can purchase discounted Microsoft products to comply.
Processor Type
Intel Core 2 Duo, i3, i5 or i7 processors or AMD equivalent.
System Memory
4 GB RAM or higher
Monitor
1024x768 or higher screen resolution
Software
Microsoft Office 365 Note: Some courses might require additional software. Please contact your course instructor for more information. The 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
Browsers such as Google Chrome, Opera, and Mozilla Firefox work. Which ever browser and version you choose, ensure maximum compatibility with the Canvas system.
See: Supported Browsers, Plugins & Operating Systems for Canvas
Anti-Virus
Recommend your system be virus free. Symantec Anti-Virus software is available at no cost to all students from the University website.
Anti-Spyware
Recommend spyware or malware protection for your system.
Microsoft Recommended
Spybot Search and Destroy
Storage
120GB of hard drive or higher.
Encrypted USB-Removable Thumb Drive
Audio
Speakers and/or headphones
UNMC email account ( Microsoft Outlook )
Web Conferencing
Courses using Zoom for online class meetings require the following:
- To Broadcast Audio: Headset with microphone required. (e.g. Plantronics .Audio 326)
- To Broadcast Video: Web Camera. (e.g. Microsoft Life Cam or Logitech Quickcam.)