138 rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND UNIVERSITY POLICIES Technical Requirements These are the technical requirements necessary for your online courses to run properly. Please read this information carefully, as you must ensure that your computer is properly configured. Please note, some courses require the use of software that is not Mac compatible. If you use a Mac, you may need to attend a campus, use a PC, or run the software in Windows emulation mode in order to complete some required course activities and assignments. 1. Basic Computer Requirements A fully functional Windows computer or Mac computer capable of running a Windows virtual machine is required. Additionally, a high-speed/broadband internet connection is strongly recommended. Windows Mac Intel Core i5 8th generation or higher Core i5 8th generation or higher Memory – 8GB of RAM or higher Memory – 8GB of RAM or higher Windows 10 recommended OS v10.15 Catalina or newer Disk space – at least 500MB available Disk space – at least 500MB available Virtual Machine or Bootcamp with ability to run Windows 10 2. School of Technology Computer Requirements Windows Mac Intel Dual Core i5 current generation or higher (or equivalent) Intel Dual Core i5 current generation or higher Windows 10 (OS provided license through Microsoft® student downloads site) Mac OS v10.12 Sierra or newer 8GB of RAM (12GB–16GB recommended) 8GB of RAM (12GB–16GB recommended) 500GB hard drive (1TB recommended) 500GB hard drive (1TB recommended) A Mac computer must be capable of running Microsoft Windows with a virtual machine environment, e.g., VMware® Fusion®, Parallels®, Virtual Box®, etc. 4. Additional Technical Requirements Web Browser Requirements Current versions of either Firefox or Google Chrome are the preferred browsers and will work best. The following web browsers are formally supported and tested: • With PCs running Windows OS: • Firefox • Microsoft Edge • Google Chrome • With Macs running OS X: • Firefox • Google Chrome Cookies Enabled on Browsers A cookie is a small file that is placed on your computer by the server. Cookies are a very common internet technology used by many websites, such as Amazon or eBay. Your browser has a setting that allows you to control whether you allow cookies or not. Since cookies are so common, your browser probably already has cookies enabled. If you are unsure whether your browser is set up properly, please call the Personal Support Center. Required Plug-Ins and Software • Acrobat Reader: Your courses may include .pdf files, which require the Adobe Acrobat Reader. If Acrobat is not installed on your computer, please download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader: http://get.adobe.com/reader/. • Microsoft Office: Your courses may require the use of Microsoft Office (such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc). If you do not have Microsoft Office, please contact the Personal Support Center. • Anti-Virus Software: It is highly recommended that you obtain anti-virus software to protect your computer and files. • Audio Equipment: Certain programs, courses, or assessments may include team projects, Live Classrooms, or media-based projects that would require access to a microphone. Additionally, some programs utilize remote testing software that requires access to a headset with a microphone. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you have access to a headset and microphone for all programs and coursework (built-in microphones are sufficient). Remote Proctoring and Locked Web Browser Policy and Requirements As part of an effort to use available technology to improve your learning experience by providing convenience, security, and cost-effective education, Rasmussen University requires students to use a locked web browser to enable remote proctoring in some or all courses within its academic programs. The use of locked web browser will require individual student activity to be recorded, both audibly and visually, during certain assessment sessions. Biometric identifiers and information, which include but are not limited to voiceprints and facial geometry scans, may be collected and stored for the purpose of identifying and monitoring students. Other data related to individual student activity during assessment sessions may also be recorded by the locked web browser, including, without limitation, the time taken by a student to answer specific inquiries on an assessment. The locked web browser may analyze the recordings through automated processes to generate additional data derived from the recordings, with the additional data being associated with individual students for use by Rasmussen in evaluating the recordings. The additional data, as well as the original recordings, may be evaluated by Rasmussen employees, including instructors, to review, assess, and analyze student performance and conduct, among other things, for the purpose of improving educational processes for students, including investigating student conduct violations. Rasmussen works with the locked web browser vendor to help ensure privacy regarding the recordings and to comply with federal regulations as to any information or data (including any of the video or audio recordings). Biometric identifiers and information Rasmussen collects from the locked web browser will be destroyed after the initial purpose for collecting or obtaining such identifiers or information has been satisfied or within three years from the student’s last interaction with the University. The locked web browser must be downloaded and installed for use on the student’s computer. Therefore, students must possess or have access to a computer that meets the Technical Requirements Policy’s Basic Computer Requirements. Immediately before and during an assessment, the use of a webcam and microphone will be necessary. The webcam will be used to record the assessment and will capture the student’s image, proof of federal or state photo identification, and an environmental scan of assessment surroundings. The microphone will be used to record the student’s voice and any surrounding noises during the assessment. ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM Windows Mac AMD Ryzen 1000 series (or newer) OR Intel 6thGen or newer CPU (Core i7 with hyperthreading recommended) Apple Silicon (Rosetta2 supported OR Intel 6thGen or newer CPU (Core i7 with hyperthreading recommended) 16GB of RAM (32GB recommended) 16GB of RAM (32GB recommended) Windows® 10 or higher MacOS® v11 Big Sur or newer 512GB HDD or SDD (1TB recommended) 512GB HDD or SDD (1TB recommended) NVidia GTX 10xx with 4GB of GPU VRAM Warning: A dedicated graphics card is essential. An Intel HD or Iris graphics chipset may not be sufficient, and may slow or impede your ability to complete some assignments. AMD Radeon Pro with 2GB of GPU VRAM (4GB or more recommended) Warning: A dedicated graphics card is essential. An Intel HD or Iris graphics chipset may not be sufficient, and may slow or impede your ability to complete some assignments. 1920 x 1080 resolution or better 1920 x 1080 resolution or better 3. School of Design Computer Requirements
