Technology Requirements
Technology Requirements
Student laptop requirements needed for taking classes at Concordia University:
Windows
Operating System: Windows 10 Home, Pro, Ent
Processor: Core- minimum i3, recommended i5, highly recommended i7 or i9
Memory: 8 GB or higher, recommended 16 GB
Hard Drive: 250/500 GB or higher, recommended SSD
Graphics Card: Integrated min 512 MB video memory or higher, recommended HD
Wireless: 802.11
Camera with Microphone: Required
Battery: Minimum life of 2 plus hours
Warranty: Highly recommended 3 year
Apple
Operating System: Apple OS X 10.13x or higher
Processor: Core- minimum i3, recommended i5, highly recommended i7 or i9
Memory: 8 GB or higher, recommended 16 GB
Hard Drive: 250/500 GB or higher, recommended SSD
Graphics Card: Integrated min 512 MB video memory or higher, recommended HD
Wireless: AirPort
Camera with Microphone: Required
Battery: Minimum life of 2 plus hours
Warranty: Highly recommended 3 year
Optional, but recommended:
- USB Flash Memory Storage Device or External USB hard drive for data daily backup
- Antivirus and Malwarebytes (Windows does come with free Anti-virus)
Software required and supplied by Concordia University:
- Microsoft Office 365 (download / instructions)
- Zoom (download / instructions)
- Respondus Lock Down Browser (download / instructions)
Please Note:
- Listed are University minimum recommendations. Specific programs of study may have additional technology needs. Please visit our website (www.cuw.edu) and your program for more details
- Chrome Books, iPads, tablets or similar units are useful tools, but do NOT meet all course requirements
- For Mac users that need access to Windows, click here for BootCamp setup instructions
- Although a laptop is recommended, online students may use a desktop. The requirements above still apply
If you have related questions or have concerns about the affordability of this requirement, please contact Assistant Vice President of Academics for Student Success, Dr. Elizabeth Polzin at Elizabeth.Polzin@cuw.edu. Specific questions regarding technology should be directed to your program chair and/or Technology Services.