Technology Recommendations for Distance and Online Learning

The following are minimum recommendations only. Please check with your course instructors for any additional resources that are required to complete the desired course of study.

For successful distance or online learning, students must have access to:

1) Reliable high-speed Internet service: high-speed Internet may be provided by DSL, cable, satellite, wireless or fiber-optic technology. Minimum 25 Mbps connection speed is recommended; 50-100 Mbps is sufficient for streaming HD and 4K video, streaming music, gaming, working from home, using home security devices.

2) Personal Desktop or Lap Top Device: See Clarkson's minimum computer specifications for students.

3) Audio/Visual Peripherals:

Microphone: Wired headset recommended for best quality.
Internal speakers/microphone: Required if not using a headset.
Webcam: Required

4) Applications:

Access Software Tools: Microsoft Office 365 is free for Clarkson students to install on your device. More information on installing Office and other popular applications available for home use.

Web Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge.