Computer Requirements

The technology requirements listed below have been established to ensure success in navigating digital systems. See program specific requirements at the bottom of this page.

Hardware: Computer Required

We highly recommend portable computers (laptops) for classroom use.

Operating System
Minimum: Windows 10 version: 22H2

Recommended: Windows 11 version: 23H2

Processor
Minimum: Intel Dual Core Processor, 2GHz
Recommended: Intel Core i5 or i7 Processor

RAM
Minimum: 8 GB
Recommended: 16 GB

Note: The speed of the processor and the amount of RAM space will influence how quickly the computer can perform.

Free Hard Drive Space
Minimum: 20 GB
Recommended: 50 GB

Camera and Microphone
A built-in camera and microphone will be needed for web conferencing (Zoom) or online exams. These are often standard with a laptop.

Operating System
Mac OS X - Minimum: 12 (Monterey)

Mac OS X - Recommended: 14 (Sonoma)

Processor
Model year no older than eight years

RAM
Minimum: 8 GB
Recommended: 16 GB

Note: The speed of the processor and the amount of RAM space will influence how quickly the computer can perform.

Free Hard Drive Space
Minimum: 20 GB
Recommended: 50 GB

Camera and Microphone
A built-in camera and microphone will be needed for web conferencing (Zoom) or online exams. This is standard with a Macbook.

If you would like to purchase an Apple computer, we recommend that everyone associated with George Fox take advantage of the educational discount available via the Apple Education Online Store

Chromebooks

We do not recommend Chromebooks. They are not able to install and run software that some classes require.

Software

Office 365

Microsoft Office 365 is provided to all students. Office 365 installation instructions

Internet Browser - We support Google Chrome and Firefox. You may experience other browsers (Safari and Microsoft Edge) will not have functionality with all of the George Fox systems.

Antivirus

Antivirus software is designed to protect your computer from viruses, malware, and other malicious programs. There are several good antivirus programs available, some of which are free. For PC’s we recommend Avast! Antivirus; for Macs we recommend Sophos for Mac.

Backup Storage

An external drive that is separate from your computer

Internet Connection Speed

The speed at which data is transferred between the Internet and the local network/computer

Program Specific Requirements

Some programs may have specific software or hardware requirements beyond university recommendations.

Traditional Undergraduate

Computer Science

Engineering

Business

Nursing

Visual Arts

Accelerated Online Degrees

Graduate Programs

Physician Assistant (PA)

Counseling

Questions?

If you have questions or concerns, contact the IT Service Desk.