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Recommended Technology Requirements For Remote and Online Learning

Using computer systems, software, and internet connections that do not meet these minimum requirements could impact your ability to participate in and complete your courses.

Recommended Technology Requirements For Remote and Online Learning

Using computer systems, software, and internet connections that do not meet these minimum requirements could impact your ability to participate in and complete your courses.

1. Computer:

  • Computer running Windows 11.
  • Web browsers:  use Chrome, Edge or Firefox.
  • Headphones, microphone, and camera.
  • You can check to see if your computer is compatible with UCNLearn at the site below:

 

2. Minimum Computer Specs:

  • CPU: 1.5 GHz processor with 2 or more cores
  • Memory: 8GB Ram
  • Hard Disk: 256 GB

 

3. Recommended minimum Computer Specs for AutoCAD, MasterCam or ArcGIS (Carpentry and NRMT students only):

  • CPU: 2.5 GHz processor with 2 or more cores
  • Memory: 16GB Ram
  • Hard Disk: 512 GB or more
  • Graphics Card: 4GB Ram DirectX 11 compatible

 

4. Internet connection:

  • Wired or Wireless connectivity: A wired network connection is preferred.
  • Internet bandwidth should have a minimum of 5 Mbps of download and 2 Mbps of upload capacity.
  • You can test your internet connectivity at the following site: https://www.speedtest.net