LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY SPECIFICATIONS FOR STUDENTS

Students, especially those in our online programs, are required to have adequate computing technology as a core part of their curriculum. To aid in selecting the best workstation for academic needs, we have provided a set of recommended technology specifications for student use. Please note that these requirements are frequently adjusted to compensate for the rapidly-changing technology landscape. As a result, a computer that initially meets the minimum requirements may soon fall below the guidelines. LETU recommends exceeding these requirements when possible.

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For our online students, a quick overview of everything "IT" can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjwCDUy25iw&index=2&list=PLrRuB9O5HO7Qzs0TnYrSHdfw12ZrWl2Hu

MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:

• Intel or AMD processor < 2 years old recommended
  (some programs may have more specific processor requirements)
• 8 GB RAM
• 1920x1080 display
• Broadband Internet connection (>=1.5 mbps downstream) (Click here to test your speed at speedtest.net)
• Windows 10 / Mac OS 11
• Webcam (Logitech HD pro C920 or equivalent)

MINIMUM SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

• Web browser compatible with Canvas (Click here for a list of Canvas-compatible browsers)
• Microsoft Office 365 (Click here to access the latest version of Microsoft Office for free using your LETU email address/password)
• Antivirus software (Windows 10 already has an excellent AV product (Defender) built-in)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
  (We recommend you uncheck the option to install any optional McAfee Security components as they may conflict with your AV software above)
• A File Compression tool such as 7-Zip