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Student Hardware Requirements

The College supports students in attaining the technical knowledge and equipment necessary to take a web-enhanced traditional, hybrid, and/or online course. IT provides aid to students who are experiencing difficulty using the required technology.

Traditional, hybrid, and online courses and programs are web-based and good computer skills and access to an up-to-date computer and high-speed Internet connection are imperative. Labouré’s web-enhanced traditional, hybrid and online courses require the following minimum hardware and software requirements.

  • Intel Core i3 processor or newer or Mac G4 or later processor with Intel Core i3 or equivalent to 2GBRam
  • Windows 7 preferred or Mac OS
  • Firefox or Safari OS 10 or Chrome
  • Microsoft 2007 or later
  • Adobe PDF reader (link will be provided to free download)
  • PowerPoint reader (link will be provided to free download)
  • Broadband Internet connection is recommended
  • Web-cam and microphone
  • Scanner (If required by program)