Technical Requirements

Helpful links:

• Recommendations for Student Computers
• ITS Student Services

You should discuss special technology requirements with your course instructor or the Online Help Desk prior to enrolling in an online course. At a minimum, you will need the following to participate in most online courses at Syracuse University:

1. PC or Macintosh computer with 1 gigabyte of RAM (2 gigabytes of RAM recommended)
2. Minimum of 2 gigabytes of available disk space
3. Sound card with speakers or headphones
4. Webcam: Either internal or external
5. Microphone or telephone headset with microphone: Any type compatible with the phone you will be using
6. Microsoft Office or OpenOffice
7. Internet Access – broadband (Cable, DSL, or FIOS)
8. A supported web browser. For complete list, visit SU Answers
9. Plugins – Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Java