Students are required to have the following hardware and software:
| Mac Computer Requirements | PC Computer Requirements |
|---|---|
| Macbook, Macbook Pro or iMac with OS 10.6 (X) or higher | Windows XP (32 bit) or Vista (32 or 64 bit) or higher |
| Pentium III or better 1 GHz processor | |
| 4GB+ RAM | 3GB Ram (32bit Windows)/4GB (64Bit Windows) |
| 250 GB+ HD | 160 GB or higher HD |
| Ethernet, Wi-Fi, cable, or DSL broadband connection | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, cable, or DSL broadband connection |
| AnyConnect VPN Client software in order to access course reserves via UF Library (click here for step-by-step guide and download) | AnyConnect VPN Client software in order to access course reserves via UF Library (click here for step-by-step guide and download) |
| Safari 4.0 and/or Firefox 3.0 or higher browser(s) | Internet Explorer 7.0 and/or Firefox 3.0 or higher browser(s) |
| USB headset with microphone | USB headset with microphone |
| Windows: soundcard with speakers and microphone or headset (or telephone for Telephony users) | |
| Plug-ins: Mac supplied Java and PDF reader (no download needed), Adobe Flash Player, QuickTime, Windows Media® Components for QuickTime or Flip4Mac | Plug-ins: Java 1.5 or later (Windows users can use only the 32-bit version of Java, not the 64-bit version), Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Flash Player, QuickTime, and Windows Media Player |
Please see the UFIT Student Computing Requirements page to ensure that your computer system meets the specifications outlined there. For further information, visit the UF Computing Help Desk’s FAQ. For up-to-date browser compatibilty information, visit the Help Desk’s Supported Browsers page or the Canvas Help Center.
In addition to the minimum requirements, we recommend the following software, applications, and services
| Mac Computer Recommendations | PC Computer Recommendations |
|---|---|
| Safari 8 and 9/Firefox 46 and 47 | IE 11 and Edge/Firefox 46 and 47 |
| Ink jet or laser printer | Ink jet or laser printer |
| Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac or later (to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) *Note: Using Apple’s Pages or Keynote software is not advised* | Microsoft Office 2007 or later (to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) |
| Adobe Photoshop CS4 or higher or Photoshop Elements | Adobe Photoshop CS4 or higher or Photoshop Elements |
| Adobe InDesign CS4 or higher or other Desktop Publishing Program for Mac | Adobe InDesign CS4 or higher or other Desktop Publishing Program for PC |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader or Professional 9 or later | Adobe Acrobat Reader or Professional 9 or later |
| Skype (free download) | Skype (free download) |
| Virus protection software | Virus protection software (e.g. Avast Antivirus free home edition) |
| Apple Care | IrfanView (free download) or other image viewer/editor/converter software |
Note: The preferred computer for the art education master’s program is an iMac G4 or other newer Macintosh model. However, students with PC computers should not have any problems completing course assignments.
To learn about accommodations we provide to help with accessibility, visit our Disability Resource Center.
For more technical support information and help, contact the UF Help Desk:
Website: http://helpdesk.ufl.edu
Email: helpdesk@ufl.edu
Phone: (352) 392-4357
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