Minimum Computer Recommendations for Taking Online Courses

In order to take an online course, you should have access to reliable internet. Additionally, you must have access to a computer or laptop that meets the following requirements:

• External Hardware: Keyboard, Mouse, Web Camera*, Microphone, Speakers/Headset

  • *Web Camera: We suggest you use the embedded web camera in your laptop or any standard web cam purchased and manufactured within the last 5 years.

• Hardware requirements differ from browser to browser and should be verified when installing the browser.

  • Web Browsers (Any of the following):

    • Chrome (latest Chrome version):

      • Chrome Browser System Requirement

    • MS Edge (latest MS Edge version):

      • MS Edge System Requirement

    • Firefox (latest Firefox version):

      • Firefox System Requirement

    • Safari (latest Safari version): For macOS, iOS, or iPadOS only

If you do not have access to a computer, please look into the Loaner Laptop Program. Learn more about it at the following link (https://www.mercy.edu/about/information-technology/laptop-hotspot-program) or contact your PACT Mentor.