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While we don't expect you to bring a brand new laptop or device to campus, we will be best suited to help if you have an up-to-date OS. Please don't feel the need to splurge on something expensive! If there is something required for a course, you will have access to that same software in one of our campus computer labs!
For Nursing students only:
Windows Requirements
Operating System: 64-bit versions of Windows 10 or Windows 11. Windows RT and Windows 10
and 11 S, are NOT supported at this time
The English (United States) Language Pack must be installed.
CPU Processor: Non-ARM-based processor supported by your operating system.
RAM: 8GB of usable RAM or higher
Hard drive: 4GB or higher of available space.
Screen resolution should be at least 1280 x 768. Scaling should be set to 100%
Webcam: Integrated camera or external USB camera supported by your operating system.
Virtual cameras are not supported.
Microphone (no headphones, no virtual mics)
macOS Requirements
Operating System: macOS Monterey, Ventura, or Sonoma
CPU: Intel or M series processor. Devices using Apple’s M series processors and Apple Rosetta 2
RAM: 8GB or higher.
Hard Drive: 4GB or higher available space.
Screen resolution should be at least 1280 x 768. Scaling should be set to 100%
Microphone (no headphones, no virtual mics)
What about other devices? Any device that receives a wi-fi signal should work on our network, including streaming devices, gaming consoles, tablets, smartphones, e-readers, and more.
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8: Canvas & Blackboard Learn
Canvas and Blackboard Learn are Valpo's online course management systems, allowing learning to expand beyond the classroom. Your professors may use either system in your courses. Use your Valpo credentials to access Blackboard Learn at https://blackboard.valpo.edu. Canvas link coming soon.
9: Our Computer Labs and Classrooms
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