Graduate Program - Technology Requirements

Internet requirements:
FSU’s Blackboard Learning System is best utilized when accessed via a 256 Kbps Internet connection or higher. DSL or Cable Internet is recommended.

Hardware Requirements:
Students must have reliable access to a computer with Internet access. The computer system the student uses must fulfill the following minimum hardware requirements:

• 512 MB of RAM (1024 MB Recommended) 1 GB of free disk space
• 10/100 Ethernet card
• 8-bit (16-bit recommended) sound card and speakers
• 8X CD-Rom Drive (24X recommended) 800 x 600 16-bit color display; graphics card

Software Requirements:

  Operating system:

• Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
• Mac 10.3, Mac 10.4 or 10.5
• Microsoft Office 2003 or later
• Adobe Acrobat Reader

  Browser:

• PC: Internet Explorer 6 or later; Firefox 2.0 or later; or Netscape Navigator 7.2
• Mac: Firefox 2.0 or later; Safari 2; or Netscape Navigator 7.2