Laptops and IT Resources

It is essential that students bring a personal laptop to complete the 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 computer, installing the necessary service packs and to answer any.

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:

Computers

Apple OSX El Capitan, Sierra or High Sierra Laptop with the latest version of Chrome and/or Firefox installed

4GB RAM (minimum required) 8GB RAM (recommended)

128 GB Storage

Wi-Fi capable

Two internet browsers should be installed on your computer, any combination of Firefox, Chrome or Safari 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 8 or 10 with the latest versions of Chrome and/or Firefox installed  (Please note that computers with Windows 7 are not compatible)

4GB RAM (minimum required) 8GB RAM (recommended)

128GB Storage

Wi-Fi capable

Two internet browsers should be installed on your computer, any combination of Firefox, Chrome or Internet Explorer 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

*Computers should not be more than 3-years-old, this applies for both Apple and Windows computers