Personal Computers
Operating System – Your PC operating system should be at least Windows 7 or higher (full version not RT or Mobile). Microsoft no longer supports Windows 7. It is best to upgrade to a newer operating system if possible.
- Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
- Depending on which Control Panel view you use, Classic or Category, do one of the following:
- Click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab.
- Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click the Automatic Updates tab.
- 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)
Other Hardware and Equipment
- Graphics card
- Monitor capable of 1280 X 1024 display or better
- Stereo sound card, 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)
Mac or Apple Systems
Operating System – The OS, at a minimum should be 10.7 or higher (Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave most reliable). To check what mac system, you are using:
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
- Stereo sound card, 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:
- Highspeed, Internet access such as (DSL, U-verse, cable modem, fiber link etc.)
- Ethernet and or/wifi
- Note that: Satellite-based or cell phone ‘hot spot’ based connections are typically unstable
Internet Browser
The internet browsers you will need are as follow:
- Firefox (97 or higher)
- Google Chrome (98 or higher)
- Safari (15 or higher)
- Internet Explorer (11 or higher)
- Edge (97 or higher)
Plugins or Popups
Software
Microsoft (Office 365) is available to RSU students at no cost after registration. https://products.office.com/en-us/student/office-in-education?ms.officeurl=getoffice365
Computer Labs/RSU Library
Claremore Campus
- Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center, Room 116
- Health Sciences, Room 246B
- Herrington Hall, Room 139
- Stratton Taylor Library, Room 200
- Loshbaugh Hall, Room 200
- Preparatory Hall, Room 105
Bartlesville
Pryor