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Category: ADMISSIONS
Computer Hardware Requirements
Students must have access to a computer with the following configurations in order to benefit from and easily navigate Hawthorn University’s learning platform. A broadband connection is required. The computer should have a soundcard and speakers, webcam, and microphone. Students will need Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download) and a Skype account.
Additionally Window Users should have:
- Windows 7, 8, or 10;
- Minimum of 8 GB Memory;
- Browser: Google Chrome version 47 or higher (Recommended)/Internet Explorer 11 or higher/Mozilla Firefox 40.0 or higher (If Internet Explorer 11.0 or higher is used, it must be in Compatibility View. Instructions for configuring Compatibility View are available in the Forms/Publications section of the student's learning portal).
Mac Users should have:
- Mac OS X or higher;
- Minimum of 8 GB Memory;
- Browser: Google Chrome version 47 or higher (Recommended)/ Safari 6.2.2 or higher/Mozilla Firefox 40.0 or higher.
Computer Competency Requirements
Hawthorn University students are expected to:
- Perform basic functions, including creating, saving, copying, and retrieving files
- Be able to upload and download documents
- Format documents
- Perform basic word processing activities
- Engage in basic Internet activities, including subject searches
- Should students experience any difficulty in navigating the system or in their general use of
- the website, technical support is available through Hawthorn’s Help Desk system.
If you are unsure if online learning fits your personal education needs, please feel free to take the following brief survey.