R.N. to B.S.N. Program

Recommended Computer Requirements for Online Courses

• 1.2 GHz or greater (Intel Pentium or Celeron, or AMD Athlon Processors)
• Windows 2000 or XP (preferably XP)
• Microsoft® Office 2000 or XP
• A current anti-virus application
  • A must, and one that has been configured to automatically update and scan
• 256 MB RAM or greater
• 20 GB hard drive or larger
• 56.6 kbs modem, or DSL, or cable model
  • DSL or cable modem is HIGHLY recommended. A dial-up modem is extremely slow in this learning environment and can be frustrating to use.
• 1024 x 768 or greater monitor resolution and video card
• Sound card with speakers
• CD-ROM drive
• Printer
• E-mail address
  • You will be given a SWOSU e-mail account to use in class
• Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or later