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Technology Requirements

Students are required to have a laptop computer and a mobile device that meet the following minimum specifications. Students are required to bring their laptop computer and mobile device to the onsite OTD Program Orientation.

Laptop Computer

A laptop computer, with Windows or iOS operating system, is acceptable with the minimum requirements: 

  Windows Mac
Processor i5 or faster i5 or faster
Display 13-inch display (or larger recommended) 13-inch display (or larger recommended)
Hardware Webcam capabilities required Webcam capabilities required
Operating System Windows 10 or higher Apple OS 10.11 or higher
RAM 8GM (or larger) 8GB (or larger)
Hard Drive 256GB (or larger) 256GB (or larger)
Networking Wireless: 802.11g (or higher) Wireless: 802.11g (or higher)
Bandwidth Minimum 15 Mpbs, download/2 Mpbs upload speed Minimum 15 Mpbs download/2 Mpbs upload speed
Carrying Case Quality case suggested for your protection Quality case suggested for your protection
Warranty 3 year limited warranty with next business day on-site service is suggested AppleCare Protection Plan for up to 3 years is suggested
Software

Microsoft Office 365 (available for free download using Baylor University student email account)

Anti-virus and malware software

Acrobat Reader

Other computer software/applications required by program

Microsoft Office 365 (available for free download using Baylor University student email account)

Anti-virus and malware software

Acrobat Reader

Other computer software/applications required by program

Mobile Device

Android and Apple products are acceptable and must have mobile broadband capabilities. Microsoft products such as Surface, Surface Pro, and Lumia devices are NOT acceptable as multiple software applications required for the program are not currently compatible with Windows operating systems. Please see below for example product: 

  • Android: Example products include phones and tablets from Acer, ASUS, Google, HTC, and Samsung. Android operating system version 6.0 or newer required. 
  • Apple: Example products include the iPhone and iPad of various generations. Apple operating system version 9.0 or newer required.

Internet Access and Capabilities

Students must have regular and reliable access to a broadband (DSL, cable, or satellite) internet connection. We recommend a minimum 15 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload speed. You can test your current internet speeds at here. A dial-up modem will not be able to handle the multimedia format of an online course. 

Mobile broadband capability for the mobile device is suggested to provide an internet connection when a local wireless network is not available. 

Software

Google Chrome is the recommended web browser and is required when taking online examinations.  Other web browsers that are compatible with Canvas are found at here.

Microsoft Office 365 is required. If you do not currently own a version of Microsoft Office, you can access a subscription for free at here by using your Baylor University BearID. 

All assessments, with the exception of certain lab exams, contributing to >5% of the final course grade will be administered via a secure-testing computer software. Students will download and register secure-testing software to their personal laptop computers during the onsite orientation. Tablets and mobile devices cannot be used for computer-based testing. 

If additional software or digital content is required for a course, it will be stated in the course syllabus to allow plenty of time to purchase it. A variety of mobile device applications are required for use throughout the program. 

 

Occupational Therapy

Robbins College of Health & Human Sciences

One Bear Place #97213
Waco, TX 76798-7213

OTD@baylor.edu
254-710-8028
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