Computer Requirements
Computer Requirements
Review these
requirements carefully; computer hardware, software, and an Internet connection
are the primary means of participating in courses and thus are significant contributors
to academic success. While many students will have software included with the
acquisition of their laptop, Strayer also provides students with the
opportunity to purchase Microsoft Office products at a significant discount
(see Software, Discounts and Downloads section in iCampus for exact pricing).
These requirements are subject to change at any time.
Internet connection: Strayer University's technical
support staff strongly recommends a broadband (Cable or DSL) Internet
connection. Other high-speed and broadband connections, such as a Satellite
connection, Hotspot or a shared/community Internet connection, may work but may
not provide the best performance of tools and resources used by Strayer and may
be required for success in your academic endeavors.
Mobile: Mobile devices may also be used with Strayer sites and courses
but for most academic programs, unless otherwise noted, it is required to have
a computer with full operating system like Windows or Mac to ensure access to
all sites, tools, and resources used by Strayer and Strayer courses.
Internet
Connection
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MINIMUM
Broadband 512kbps download speed
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RECOMMENDED
Broadband (Cable or DSL)
2mbps
download & 256kbps upload speed or higher
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Software
Requirements, all operating systems:*
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MINIMUM
Microsoft
Office 2016 or higher (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Adobe Acrobat Reader to
view PDF files
Adobe Flash Player to view videos, tutorials and other media
content
Java Plug-in (optional)
for secondary Strayer
sites and tools
Anti-Virus
Software to scan files and emails
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RECOMMENDED
Microsoft
Office 2016 or higher (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Adobe
Acrobat Reader (Current Release)
Adobe
Flash (Current Release)
Oracle Java 8 (Current Release)
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Mac-specific Software Requirements**
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MINIMUM
Mac
OS 10.12 (Sierra)
Mac
OS 10.13 (High Sierra)
Mac OS 10.14 (Mojave)
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RECOMMENDED
With Current Software Updates
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MINIMUM
One
of the following internet browsers for
accessing
and navigating Strayer sites:
Firefox
Chrome
Safari
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RECOMMENDED
Firefox
(Current Release)
Chrome (Current Release)
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MINIMUM
Apple Quicktime
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RECOMMENDED
Apple Quicktime (Current Release)
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Windows-specific Software Requirements
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MINIMUM
Windows 10
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RECOMMENDED
With Current Windows 10 with Updates
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MINIMUM
One
of the following internet browsers for accessing and navigating Strayer sites:
Firefox
Chrome
Edge
Internet Explorer 11
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RECOMMENDED
Firefox
(Current Release)
Chrome (Current Release)
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MINIMUM
Windows Media Player
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RECOMMENDED
Windows Media Player (Current Version)
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Hardware Requirements*
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MINIMUM
1
GHz Processor
512MB
of Memory (RAM)
20GB of free storage
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RECOMMENDED
2GHz
Processor or higher
2GB
or higher of Memory (RAM)
30GB
or higher of free storage
Webcam and Headset*
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*Specific courses or programs
may have additional requirements, including use of a webcam and/or
headset. These requirements will be noted
in either the course guide or bookstore.
**Some
courses also require Windows OS. Mac
users will need a Windows install or Windows set-up with Parallels for courses
requiring Project or Visio software.
Information
Technology courses also require:
• Windows
Professional or higher is required for IIS functionality
• 30 GB of free hard
disk space
• Mac users will need
a Windows install or Windows setup with Parallels.**
• 2GB or greater of
RAM highly recommended
• Backup storage
device
Strayer recommends
that new students use or purchase a computer with the recommended standards
listed above at the beginning of their program and review these technical
standards on a regular basis.
While other browsers
and platforms may perform adequately, Strayer cannot provide technical support
for browsers other than those listed above. Browsers listed as recommended are
Strayer’s primary choice for best performance within the Strayer course room and
other related sites.
Adobe Acrobat and
Flash Player are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
United States and/or other countries. Mac, QuickTime, and Safari are registered
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft Office, Media Player, Internet
Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries. Firefox is a registered
trademark of Mozilla Corporation. Google Chrome is a registered trademark of
Google, LLC. Java is a registered trademark of Oracle.