Minimum System Requirements

Chromebooks/Tablets/Smartphones are not compatible with all academic software.  The following system requirements are recommended when enrolled in the SHSU School of Nursing.

  • PC Users
    Operating System Windows 10
    Available Hard Drive Space/Type 256GB with at least 15 GB free/recommend SSD or Flash
    Memory 8GB RAM
    Processor Minimum of Intel I5/AMD Ryzen 5
    Hardware Microphone, Keyboard, Mouse, Web Camera, Speakers/Headset
    Web Browser MS Edge, Chrome, Firefox (latest versions)
    Internet Speed Upload:  1Mbps or above, Download:  5 Mbps or below
    Web Camera Suggestion:  students use the embedded web camera in laptop or any standard web cam purchased and manufactured within the last 5 years.
  • MAC Users
    Operating System MAC 10.14 - 10.15
    Available Hard Drive Space/Type 256GB or more with at least 15 GB free/SSD or Flash
    Memory 8GB RAM
    Processor Minimum of Intel i5/AMD Ryzen 5
    Hardware Microphone, Keyboard, Mouse, Web Camera, Speakers/Headset
    Web Browser Safari, Chrome, Firefox (latest versions)
    Internet Speed Upload:  1 Mbps and above, Download:  5 Mbps and below
    Web Camera Suggested:  students use the embedded web camera in laptop or any standard web cam purchased and manufactured within the last 5 years.