1.3 GHz or faster processor, a 30 Gigabyte or larger hard drive

DVD/CDRW drive

512 MB Ram, USB Ports, USB Memory Drive

10/100 Ethernet card and/or an Integrated Wireless IEEE802.11 wireless network card if the student has a laptop. If the student comes to DWU campus for general education and support courses, DWU has wireless capabilities. Bringing a laptop computer with wireless capabilities provides additional access to the campus network while on campus

Windows XP Professional Operating System.

These specifications and others are available on the DWU Help Desk Web site at http://www.dwu.edu//is//

Internet access is required. Dial-up connections will be very slow and may lead to student frustration. High-speed Internet services are now available almost everywhere, and it is required while participating in online courses.

Required application software is Microsoft Office 2007 (available through campus licensure).