Attention Incoming BSN Students:
As part of the iLead Project, incoming BSN Junior students enrolled beginning Summer 2019 will be leased an iPad from UTMB School of Nursing, included in the tuition and fees each semester for the duration of the program. Students will receive their iPads during New Student Orientation. To learn more about iLead, check out the iLead Project page.
Hardware is key.
Basic Hardware Specifications
HardDrive/Storage
Recommended |
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Required/Minimum |
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Memory
Recommended |
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Required/Minimum |
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Wireless Adapter (Laptops)
Recommended |
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Required/Minimum |
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+
(Headset + WebCam)
+ +
(WebCam with Built-in Microphone + Headphones)
+ +
(WebCam with Built-in Microphone + Speakers)
We are Apple friendly. But you still need Office.
Bring your Macbook. Bring your iPad. Keep Office.
We do not require Apple users to run Parallels. What we do require is all course assignments and files be PC-compatible, ensured by using Microsoft Office.
Don't worry, you can use Office on Apple products as well as PCs.
(Must be accessed from an iMac or Macbook)
Operating System. Internet browsers. Adobe. Microsoft.
Basic software that will prove crucial to your success.
Windows Operating Systems:
Windows 10
Supported
Windows 8
Not Supported
Windows 7
Not Supported
Apple users should always run the latest version of MacOS (iMac, Macbook) or iOS (iPhone, iPad) unless specified otherwise.
Note: MacOS version 10.12 (Sierra) or newer is required.
Internet Browsers:
Safari
Limited Support
Internet Explorer
Not Supported
Apple note: users of the Safari browser have typically experienced problems with Blackboard during their studies.
