TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR ONLINE COURSE

Supported Browsers and Java Versions (Windows PC and Mac)
Please see the Blackboard Help page for the most current supported and unsupported browsers.

System Requirements: PC / Compatible Windows

• Windows XP (32/64-bit) or newer (Includes windows 10 and 11)
• 800 MHz processor (2 GHz or higher recommended)
• 512MB of RAM (2+ GB recommended)
• Cable or DSL connection. (dial-up modem is not recommended)
• 500 MB free hard disk space (2 GB recommended)
   

System Requirements: Mac

• Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or higher
• 867 MHz processor (2 GHz or higher recommended)
• 512MB of RAM (2+ GB recommended)
• Cable or DSL connection (dial-up modem is not recommended)
• 500 MB free hard disk space (2 GB recommended)
   

Recommended Software

Other software may be needed and will be specified by the instructor of each course. Below you will find a list of recommended software for taking UMass Online courses, along with free alternatives. Please consult your course syllabus for information on any specific software required by the instructor.

• Virus protection: See the IT Virus Protection Page for more information about virus protection recommendations and software available to students.
• Office editing and viewing program: Microsoft Office (Windows & Mac); Open Office (free, Windows & Mac); Microsoft Office Viewer (Windows & Mac); or iWork (Mac)
• PDF viewer: Adobe Reader (free, Windows & Mac); or Preview (Mac)
• Media viewing (you may need all or none of the following): Adobe Flash Player (free, Windows & Mac); Real Player (free, Windows & Mac); QuickTime (free, Windows & Mac); Windows Media Player (free, Windows); Flip4Mac (free, Mac, to play Windows Media files); and/or VLC Media Player (free, Windows & Mac)