2020-2021 Student Catalog | Admissions

Computer Requirements

Technological proficiency plays an increasingly important role in learning at Northeastern Seminary. Students must have a computer with a reliable and fast Internet connection in order to log in to the course management system, download course materials, submit papers, and work on other course-related assignments. The following hardware and software specifications should be used as a guide to the computer system needed:


Online Computer Requirements

Computer Hardware

  1. Minimum - 120 GB Hard Drive | Suggested - 250 GB Solid State (SSD) Hard Drive
  2. Minimum - 4 GB RAM | Suggested - 8 GB RAM
  3. Minimum - Core i3 Intel Processor (or AMD equivalent) | Suggested - Core i5 Intel Processor (or AMD equivalent)
  4. Webcam and Microphone
  5. High-speed Wi-Fi connection obtained at home (preferred for the best study setting)

Computer Software

  1. Minimum - Windows 8 or Mac OS (latest version) | Suggested - Windows 10 or Mac OS (latest version)
  2. Minimum - Microsoft Office 2013 (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) | Suggested - Microsoft Office (latest version) (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
  3. Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox (latest version) *Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge are NOT recommended
  4. Adobe Acrobat Reader (latest version)
  5. Antivirus Program (updated regularly)

Helpful Tips

  1. You should not rely entirely on a tablet, smartphone, or Chromebook to complete your online classes, but they can be helpful tools in addition to a laptop or PC.
  2. Your student email account will have access to Google Drive for file storage.
  3. Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides will allow you to download documents in Microsoft Office format. It is still recommended that you have a copy of Microsoft Office to avoid any issues with compatibility or formatting.

If you have any specific questions about computer hardware requirements, please call the IT Helpdesk at 585.594.6898.