Online technology requirements
Generally, any computer manufactured within the last 5 years should meet the hardware/software requirements necessary for your success in Northwestern College's online classes. Although tablets are often used, we recommend having a computer available for easier assignment submission. Specifically:
| Requirement | PC | MAC |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Minimum: Windows 10 Recommended: Windows 11 | Minimum: MacOS 12 Monterey Recommended: MacOS 13 Ventura or later |
| Processor | Minimum: 8th Generation or newer Intel i3 Recommended: 8th Gen or newer Intel i5 | Minimum: 2016 or Newer Recommended: 2020 or newer M-Series CPU |
| System memory | Minimum: 8GB | Recommended: 16GB | |
| SSD | Minimum: 128GB | Recommended: 250GB or higher | |
| Peripherals | Headset with microphone, webcam, speakers (required for some courses) | |
| Internet connection | Minimum: 10Mb/s | Recommended: 25Mb/s or higher | |
| Browser | Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome, most recent update | |
| Laptop | See recommendations | |
| Software | Microsoft 365 Suite (provided by NWC) | |
