Student Technology Recommendations

These are minimum computer specifications to avoid technical issues while accessing and submitting online course materials and collaboration in Canvas and Zoom.  If you are enrolled with a specific program/course of study, check with that school's IT support for additional information about their technology requirements. 

Minimum Computer & Internet Recommendations

• Operating System: Windows 10 or macOS 10.14 or later
• CPU:  Dual Core 2GHz
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 128GB
• Additional needs: microphone, speakers/headphones, webcam (to participate online with Canvas and Zoom)
• Internet:  reliable access with download/upload speeds of at least 800kbps (test your speed here)

Additional Considerations

If enrolled in a class/program requiring Data Analysis and use of large data sets, you may want:

• A Quad Core or faster CPU for better data processing
• Additional RAM for loading larger data sets in programs like MS Excel, Stata, and R/R-Studio

If enrolled in a class/program requiring Video & Graphics editing, you may want:

• 16-32GB of RAM for processing image and video files faster and easier
• At least 2 GB of GPU VRAM (graphics card video RAM)
• Additional hard drive storage space (1TB or more), as video and graphics files can be very large. Consider purchasing an external hard drive and/or using cloud-storage options like OneDrive, which is included in your Emory Office 365 subscription. 

For software and additional device setup assistance

Visit our New Students page at New Students: Tech Setup Guide 

For Remote Learning, Wi-Fi and Internet Options

Please visit our remote Wi-Fi Options page 

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