Below are the minimum recommended device requirements for a successful learning experience both on campus and remotely across all the SMPH educational programs. SMPH learners are expected to have regular and consistent access to a device that meets these minimum requirements.
*headset with microphone will also be needed for all virtual sessions
PC Requirements:
Operating System: 32-bit and 64-bit Versions of Windows 10.
Alternate versions of Windows 10, such as Windows RT and Windows 10 S, are NOT supported.
Only genuine, U.S.-English versions of Windows Operating Systems are supported.
Tablet devices are NOT supported as primary devices other than Surface Pro type hybrid devices running full versions Windows 10.
CPU Processor: Intel Core i5 processor or greater
RAM: 8GB or higher
HardDrive: 256GB SSD or higher
Screen Resolution: 1280x768 or better
Webcam
Microphone
Mac Requirements:
Supported Operating Systems: OS X 10.13 (High Sierra), OS X 10.14 (Mojave), macOS Catalina (10.15).
Only genuine versions of Mac Operating Systems are supported.
iPads are not supported as primary devices
CPU Processor: Intel Core i5 processor or greater
RAM: 8GB or higher
HardDrive: 256GB SSD or higher
Screen Resolution: 1280x768 or better
Webcam
Microphone
Tablet Devices
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