Minimum Computer Requirements
Program Specific Requirements
| Program | Requirement |
|---|---|
|
Nursing |
Nursing recommends the Basic Windows Computer or the Basic Mac Computer. Chromebooks and tablets are not compatible with testing software. |
|
Engineering Transfer Computer Science Computer Information Technologies Electronic Engineering Technologies Computer System Engineering Technologies Mechanical Engineering Technologies |
These programs need a Robust Windows Computer. Mac computers, tablets, and iPads are not recommended. |
|
Graphic Arts |
This program recommends the Robust Mac Computers or the Robust Windows Computer. |
|
Digital Media |
This program recommends an iPad. |
|
Other departments not listed above |
These programs recommend the Basic Windows Computer and Basic Mac Computer. Chromebooks can be used for basic word processing but software cannot be loaded on a Chromebook. |
Windows Computer Requirements
| Basic Windows Computer | Robust Windows Computer | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System |
Windows 11 |
Windows 11 |
| Processor |
2 GHz, Core i5 or AMD Ryzen |
3 GHz Core i5 |
| Graphics Card |
Dedicated Graphics Card, 2GB Ram minimum |
|
| Memory |
8 GB |
16 GB |
| Camera/Microphone |
Webcam and Microphone |
Webcam and Microphone |
|
Hard Drive |
256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD) |
256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD), 500 GB recommended |
| Network |
Internal Wireless Card 802.11 a/b g/n |
Internal Wireless Card 802.11 a/b g/n |
| Software minimum |
Antivirus software, Adobe reader and Microsoft Office including Microsoft Access required. |
Antivirus software, Adobe reader and Microsoft Office including Microsoft Access required. |
Mac Computer Requirements
| Basic Mac computer | Robust Mac Computer | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System |
OS 10.8 or higher |
OS 10.8 or higher |
| Processor |
Core i5 or better |
Core i5 or better |
| Graphics Card | ||
| Memory |
8 GB (16 preferred) |
16 GB |
| Camera/Microphone |
Webcam and Microphone |
Webcam and Microphone |
|
Hard Drive |
256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD) |
500 GB |
| Network |
Wireless Network Adapter needed |
Wireless Network Adapter needed |
| Software minimum |
Antivirus software, Adobe reader and Microsoft Office including Microsoft Access required. |
Antivirus software, Adobe reader and Microsoft Office including Microsoft Access required. |
Chromebook
No recommendation
Tablet
No recommendation
Blackboard Requirements
For supported web browsers, operating systems, and plugins, please see the Blackboard Browser Support page.
Visit the Blackboard Browser Check Tool to verify your browsers' and plugins' compatibility with the Blackboard System.
Nursing Software Requirements
Skyscape reference software required. Examplify Software requirements: version 2.3.3 or greater required with 2 GB available space. No virtual cameras allowed. No phones as cameras are allowed. No headphones allowed. No virtual microphones allowed. Internet speed of 2 MPbs required. Exam ID or Exam Monitor Requirements: no virtual cameras allowed.
Personal computers are not supported by the STCC IT Department. For service you should bring the device to a reputable computer repair company or where you purchase the computer.