Laptops and IT Resources
It is essential that students bring a personal laptop to complete the Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP). A laptop is needed to access various systems:
Panopto (Capture Lecture System)
Student F: drive
Canvas (Learning Management System)
ExamSoft (Testing Software)
Our Information Technology (IT) group is always available to help with configuring your computer and to answer any questions.
Due to the diversity of the makes and models of laptops, laptop repairs are not handled on campus. However, there are several local vendors available for repairs and accessories.
Required minimum specifications requirement for MERP:
Apple Computers
Apple OS X High Sierra, Mojave and Mac OS Catalina with all the latest updates
installed
4 GB RAM (minimum required); 8 GB RAM (recommended)
256 GB Storage (minimum required); 500 GB Storage (recommended)
Wi-Fi capable
Integrated webcam and microphone (required)
Two internet browsers should be installed on your computer, any combination of Firefox, Chrome or Safari with the latest updates installed is required
If your computer has a USB type C connection you must purchase a "USB type A to USB type C" adapter
Windows Computers
Windows 10 with the latest updates installed
4 GB RAM (minimum required); 8 GB RAM (recommended)
256 GB Storage (minimum required); 500 GB Storage (recommended)
Integrated webcam and microphone (required)
Wi-Fi capable
Two internet browsers should be installed on your computer, any combination of Firefox, Chrome or Internet Explorer with the latest updates installed is required
If your computer has a USB type C connection you must purchase a "USB type A to USB type C" adapter
Not Compatible
ARM CPU
Android Laptop/Tablet
iOS Tablet (iPad, iPad Pro)
Chromebook (google)
Linux (Unix, Ubuntu, Mint, CentOS, etc.)
Windows RT (usually found on Windows Non-Pro Surface tablets, Surface 1, Surface 2)
Computers with Windows 7 of any version are not compatible
*Computers should not be more than 3-years-old, this applies for both Apple and Windows computers
*If you will use an Apple computer, please do not install any Beta versions of Mac OS