DegreeLink Bachelor Degree-Completion Program

Delivery

Computer Requirements

The University recommends a computer that meets the specifications (below).

Although connection may be possible using a less powerful system, load time may be long and cumbersome. To ensure your system meets specific class requirements, check the web address of the online course, or check with the instructor.

PC SPECIFICATIONS:
  Operating System:  Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista
  Processor:  Pentium 4 or equivalent (Pentium 3 or higher for laptop)
  Processor Speed:  2.4 GHz or faster (1 GHz or faster for laptop)
  RAM:  1 GB or more (for Vista you need to have at least 2 GB of RAM)
  Network Connection:  Cable, DSL, T1, or faster

MACINTOSH SPECIFICATIONS:
  Operating System:  OS X 10.2.5 or higher
  Processor:  G5 (G4 for laptop)
  Processor Speed:  1.6 GHz or faster (1 GHz or faster for laptop)
  RAM:  1 GB or more
  Network Connection:  Cable, DSL, T1, or faster

Connecting to ISU
Most courses require high-speed (broadband) Internet connection (for example, cable, DSL, T1, or faster).

Hardware Requirements
Selected Web (Internet) courses require a headset (or microphone and speakers) and a Web camera. Almost any PC- or MAC-compatible speakers and web camera will work. If you do not own a web camera and headset, see Guidelines.

Software

Browsers: Firefox 3.5 or higher, Internet Explorer 7.0 (Windows), Firefox 3.5 or higher, Safari 4 (Mac)
Microsoft Office 2007 (and other software) is free for ISU students as part of the Student Technology Fee. For details, see http://downloads.indstate.edu
Adobe Flash Player is used to view some flash content (movies or animations) on the Web site. You can download and install it for free from here.
Adobe Reader is used to read Portable Document Format (PDF) files. You can download and install it here.
Javascript must be enabled.
Specialized software: In a few cases, you may need specialized software required for the course. If you need access to AutoCad, Electronic Workbench, or SPSS, this software can be accessed through a system called Windows Terminal Server (WTS). If you need one of these packages, visit OIT.

Technical Assistance
As an ISU student, you can contact the OIT Help Desk for information or technical assistance:

Help Desk
Office of Information Technology
(812)237-2910
1-888-818-LINK (toll-free USA)
http://ithelp.indstate.edu

Last updated: May 15, 2009

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Distance Learning

DegreeLink Bachelor Degree-Completion Program

DegreeLink Bachelor Degree-Completion Program

Delivery

Computer Requirements