Technology requirements

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Operating Systems

Learners receive a free Microsoft Office 365 license to use during their time at Nexford. Most projects and assessments can be completed using a Microsoft or a Google application. A note about operating systems: Microsoft, Apple, and Google periodically end support for their older operating systems. Our minimum computer system requirement in the chart below reflects these changes.

Web Browsers

Web browsers listed in the chart below have been tested and validated for use with our website. Other web browsers not listed may not work as well and will be unsupported and untested by Nexford.

Device Type

Almost all Nexford tools are accessible through both a computer or a tablet meeting the below requirements, however, for some specific tools, you must access them through a computer.

Two-Factor Authentication

Starting September 1, 2022 Two-Factor Authentication will become effective for all learners.

Nexford University has initiated the use of a two-factory authentication system to increase privacy and enhance security for learners accessing its systems. The University uses two-factor authentication to verify the identity of the learner who accesses the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) through the use of two independent means of evidence. The purpose of two-factor authentication is to ensure that the learner who enrolled into the academic program is the same person accessing the LMS.

All devices Minimum Recommended
Monitor (computers only) 15” display 17” display
True color True color
1024 x 768 resolution 1920 x 1080 resolution
Camera 1 Megapixels 2 Megapixels or higher
Internet connection 2mbps internet connection 5mbps broadband (cable or DSL)
Email capabilities Email address (required) Email address (required)
Software Adobe Acrobat Reader latest version Adobe Acrobat Reader latest version
Microsoft Office Microsoft Office
Windows Computers Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows 10 Windows 11
Web browser (only one needed) Microsoft Edge latest version Microsoft Edge latest version
Google Chrome latest version Google Chrome latest version
Mac Computers Minimum Recommended
Operating system Mac OS X 11 Big Sur Mac OS 12 Monterey
Web browser (only one needed) Microsoft Edge latest version Microsoft Edge latest version
Google Chrome latest version Google Chrome latest version
Tablets Minimum Recommended
Operating system iOS 14.0 iOS 15
Android 11 Android 12
Web browser (only one needed) Google Chrome latest version Google Chrome latest version

Download the Adobe Reader Plug-in

In order to view PDF documents, your computer must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed with the latest version available for your operating system.

Use the Get Adobe Reader link to download the plug-in, then follow the installation instructions available on the download page.