Blackboard Ultra: Updated Technical Requirements
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Technical Requirements
These are the technical requirements necessary for your online courses to run properly. Please read this information carefully, as you must ensure that your computer is properly configured.
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Please note, some courses require the use of software that is not Mac compatible. If you use a Mac, you may need to attend a campus, use a PC, or run the software in Windows emulation mode in order to complete some required course activities and assignments. |
Basic Computer Requirements
A fully functional Windows computer, or Mac computer capable of running a Windows virtual machine, with a web camera and microphone is required. Additionally, a high-speed/broadband Internet connection is strongly recommended.
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Windows |
Mac |
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Intel Core i5 current generation or higher |
Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i5 current generation or higher |
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Memory - 4GB of RAM or higher |
Memory - 4GB of RAM or higher |
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Windows 8 or higher (Windows 10 recommended) |
OS v10.12 Sierra or newer |
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Disk Space - at least 100MB available |
Virtual Machine - ability to run Windows 8 using Bootcamp (Windows 10 recommended) |
School of Technology Computer Requirements
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Windows |
Mac |
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Intel Dual Core i5 current generation or higher (or equivalent) |
Intel Dual Core i5 current generation or higher |
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Windows 10 (OS provided license through Microsoft® student downloads site) |
Mac OS v10.12 Sierra or newer |
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8GB of RAM (12GB - 16GB recommended) |
8GB of RAM (12GB - 16GB recommended) |
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500GB hard drive (1TB recommended) |
500GB hard drive (1TB recommended) |
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A Mac computer must be capable of running Microsoft Windows with a virtual machine environment e.g. VMware® Fusion®, Parallels®, Virtual Box®, etc. |
School of Design Computer Requirements
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Windows |
Mac |
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Dual Core i5 or Quad Core i7 CPU (or AMD equivalent) with 64-bit support (core i7 with hyper-threading recommended) |
Processor - Dual Core i5 or Quad Core i7 Intel CPU with 64-bit support (Core i7 with hyper-threading recommended) |
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8GB of RAM (16GB recommended) |
8GB of RAM (16GB recommended) |
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Windows 10 or higher |
Mac OS v10.12 Sierra or newer |
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512GB HDD or SDD (1TB recommended) |
512GB HDD or SDD (1TB recommended) |
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NVidia GTX 10xx with 2GB VRAM (4GB or more recommended) Warning: A dedicated graphics card is essential. An Intel HD or Iris graphics chipset may not be sufficient, and may slow or impede my ability to do some assignments. |
AMD Radeon Pro with 2GB VRAM (4GB or more recommended) Warning: A dedicated graphics card is essential. An Intel HD or Iris graphics chipset may not be sufficient, and may slow or impede my ability to do some assignments. |
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15.4” display (minimum) |
15.4” display (minimum) |
Additional Technical Requirements
Web Browser Requirements
Current versions of either Firefox or Google Chrome are the preferred browsers and will work best.
The following web browsers are formally supported and tested:
- With PCs running Windows OS:
- Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Google Chrome
- With Macs running OS X:
- Firefox
- Google Chrome
Cookies Enabled on Browsers
A cookie is a small file that is placed on your computer by the server. Cookies are a very common Internet technology used by many websites, such as Amazon or eBay. Your browser has a setting that allows you to control whether you allow cookies or not.
Since cookies are so common, your browser probably already has cookies enabled. If you are unsure whether your browser is set up properly, please call Classroom IT Support.
Required Plug-Ins and Software
- Acrobat Reader: Your courses may include .pdf files, which require the Adobe Acrobat Reader. If Acrobat is not installed on your computer, please download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader: http://get.adobe.com/reader/.
- Microsoft Office: Your courses may require the use of Microsoft Office (such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc). If you do not have Microsoft Office, please contact Classroom IT Support.
- Anti-Virus Software: It is highly recommended that you obtain anti-virus software to protect your computer and files.
- Audio Equipment: Certain programs, courses, or assessments may include team projects, Live Classrooms, or media-based projects that would require access to a microphone. Additionally, some programs utilize remote testing software that requires access to a headset with a microphone. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you have access to a headset and microphone for all programs and coursework (built-in microphones are sufficient).
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