Technology Requirements
Review the Online Student Technology Requirements
To take online courses at the Online Superior University ODL, Students must have equipment that meets the following specific requirements:
- A desktop or laptop computer (Surface, iPads and other tablets are not acceptable).
- Students will need to install several small programs on their computers.
- Students will need to have access to broadband internet (at least five Mbps).
- Broadband Internet access (above 5 Mbps required)
- Up-to-date virus protection software
- Webcam (most laptops have built-in webcams)
- Headset with microphone
Important Note: Students must have full administrator access to their computer. This means that students may not be able to use a company provided computer as they often restrict some system operations necessary for online course work.
In addition to these requirements, it is strongly recommended to follow the guidelines below:
Minimum Hardware Recommendations:
- Intel processor i5 or higher or similar
- 14″ Widescreen Display
- Memory – 8.0 GB
- 1 GB Video
- 256+ GB hard drive
Minimum Software Recommendations:
- OS – Windows 10
- Fully functioning anti-virus (Microsoft system center endpoint protection is provided free of charge while a student at sd.university@superior.edu.pk
