Here are the minimum technical requirements for being able to take courses offered through Penn State World Campus.
Operating System
- Windows 2000/XP, Vista, or Windows 7
- Mac OS X 10.3 or higher (10.4 or higher recommended)
Processor
- 1 GHz or higher
Memory
- 256 MB of RAM
Hard Drive Space
- 500 MB free disk space
Browser
- We recommend the latest Angel-supported version of Firefox or Internet Explorer. To determine if your browser fits this criteria and for advice on downloading a supported version, please refer to this ITS knowledgebase article.
Additional Information
- Cookies, Java, and JavaScript must be enabled.
- Pop-up blockers should be configured to permit new windows from Penn State websites.
- Due to nonstandard handling of CSS, JavaScript, and caching, we do not recommend using Internet Explorer 6 (or earlier) as your browser.
Plug-ins
Additional Software
- Microsoft Office (2003 or later)
Internet Connection
- broadband (cable or DSL) connection required
Printer
- graphics-capable printer
DVD-ROM
- required
Sound Card
- required
Monitor
- Capable of at least 1024 x 768 resolution