PC Systems

• Operating System - Your PC operating system should be at least Windows 8.1 or higher (full version, not RT or mobile). Microsoft no longer supports Windows 8. It is best to upgrade to a newer operating system if possible.
  • Check the latest operating system on Microsoft:
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13443/windows-which-operating-system 

• • How to update Windows to a later version:
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028685/windows-10-get-the-update
    1. “Windows Update” - It is also important that you run “Windows Update” to ensure you have all the latest security patches and updates. Follow the steps below:
    2. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
    3. Depending on which Control Panel view you use, Classic or Category, do one of the following:
       1. Click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab.
       2. Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab.
    4. Click the option that you want. Make sure Automatic Updates is not turned off.
• Hardware - 
  • Processor (Central Processing Unit) – minimum 2GHz CPU
  • Storage (hard drive)– minimum 250 Gigabytes
  • RAM (Random Access Memory) minimum 4+ Gigabyte (8+ Gigabyte preferred)

Mac Systems

• Operating System - Your Mac operating system should be at least Big Sur (11.7) or higher. Apple no longer supports Big Sur. It is best to upgrade to a newer operating system if possible.
  • Check the latest operating system on Apple:
    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201260 
  • How to update Mac to a later version:
    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT20154

• Hardware - 
  • Processor (Central Processing Unit) – minimum 2GHz CPU
  • Storage (hard drive)– 250 Gigabytes (minimum)
  • RAM (Random Access Memory) 4+ Gigabyte minimum, 8+ preferred

Other Hardware and Equipment 

• Graphics card
• Monitor capable of 1280 X 1024 display or better
• Audio capabilities with speakers and/or headset
• Microphone may be needed for select courses (check with your instructor)
• Web cam may be required in some classes (check with your instructor)

Connectivity

•  Must have regular access to reliable high-speed internet service:
  • Providers offering fiber connections include - AT&T, Cox, T-Mobile, TDS, Lake Region, CenturyLink, EarthLink, Frontier, etc.
  • Note: Satellite-based or cell phone ‘hot spot’ connections are typically unstable

Internet Browser

• Google Chrome is highly recommended (version 109 or higher). You may also use the following browsers, but performance may be adversely affected:
  • Firefox (9 or higher)
  • Safari (16.6 or higher)
  • Edge (109 or higher)

Software

• Microsoft 365 (which includes the online versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is available to RSU students at no cost. Login with your RSU email address and password at https://www.office.com/.
  

Computer Labs/RSU Library

• Claremore Campus
  • Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center, Room 116
  • Health Sciences, Room 246B
  • Stratton Taylor Library, Room 200
  • Loshbaugh Hall, Room 200
  • Preparatory Hall, Room 105
• Bartlesville Campus
  • 7th Floor, Room 719 
• Pryor Campus
  • Room 107