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Student Laptop Requirements & Recommendations

Student Technology Requirements & Recommendations

Based on recommendations from UT’s Campus Computer Store, students in the School of Nursing must have a laptop or other device which fulfills the requirements of their courses and which meet or exceed the following minimum hardware and software standards:

Click here to download these recommendations.

Hardware/software

Minimum

Operating system – Apple: macOS Big Sur 11

– Windows 10+

Memory 8+GB
Hard Drive 256+GB
Display 13-inch screen

1024 x 768 resolution

Ports 1 USB Port

(incl. USB-C and/or HDMI)

Other

Microphone Built-in or external*
Camera/webcam Built-in or external*

 

Web Browsers

To access Web pages, applications, and your Canvas course materials you may use:

  • Google Chrome Ensure it is up-to-date with the latest version – required for some applications such as Honorlock, recommended for others like Canvas.
  • Mozilla Firefox Ensure it is up-to-date with the latest version
  • Microsoft Edge Ensure it is up-to-date with the latest version
  • Safari Ensure it is up-to-date with the latest version

 

Remote Proctoring of Online Quizzes & Exams

Some Nursing courses will conduct remotely-proctored online quizzes in Canvas (both in and out of class) which means that certain software must be installed and enabled on your computer. The use of this proctoring software will disable certain features of your laptop, for example, you may be temporarily unable to copy or paste content or to open additional windows and tabs.

Honorlock is one of the options available in Canvas for both lockdown browsers and remote proctoring. Students taking a Canvas course using Honorlock for remote proctoring must have the following installed on their laptop computers:

  • Google Chrome
  • Honorlock extension (download)
  • Webcam with microphone (USB or internal)
    • Available at the Campus Computer Store
  • Reliable high speed internet connection

 

Anti-Virus Software

In order to protect your privacy and the security of UT systems, it is strongly recommended that you install anti-virus software on your laptop and ensure that it is regularly updated.

The Information Security Office (ISO) endorses the following options for PC and Mac users:

     Avast (Windows & macOS)

For personally owned Windows or macOS computers, the free online Avast anti-virus software is recommended.

If you have additional questions regarding information security or privacy, contact the ISO: https://security.utexas.edu/contact

 

 

*last edited 03/12/2025

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Julia Wolfe
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Julia.Wolfe@austin.utexas.edu
512-471-4552

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