Technology Requirements
Students are responsible for communications software and internet service. There are both minimum and suggested requirements for computer setup. The Blackboard learning management system, where students access their online courses, is accessible through the Alvernia website.
Students who enroll in Alvernia online courses must possess basic computer skills and have regular access to appropriate computer hardware, software and Internet connectivity in order to fully participate in coursework
PC-based |
Minimum |
Suggested |
| Processor | Pentium III 500 MHz |
Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
| OS | Windows 2000 | Windows XP |
| RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Disk space | 1 GB | 10 GB |
| Connection | 56k Modem | Broadband |
| Browser | Microsoft IE 6 or Firefox 2.0 | Microsoft IE 7 or Firefox 3.0 |
Mac-based |
Minimum |
Suggested |
| Processor | G4 | G5 |
| OS | 9.1 | OSX |
| RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Disk space | 1 GB | 10 GB |
| Connection | 56k Modem |
Broadband |
| Browser | Safari 2.0 or Firefox 2.0 | Safari 2.0 or Firefox 3.0 |
Free programs and players
Below is a list of free downloadable browsers, programs and players that can be used to help you through your online learning experience.
Mozilla Firefox
Adobe Reader - to view pdf files.
Macromedia Flash Player
Windows Media (players, encoders and codes)
RealPlayer 10
QuickTime Player
For Macintosh:
Mozilla Firefox for MAC users.
Windows Media Player 9 for Mac OS X
Windows Media Player 7.1 for Mac