Technical Requirements

Generally, UIC online courses will work with any modern personal computer using an up-to-date Macintosh or Windows operating system and any fast Internet connection (Ethernet or Wi-Fi). For detailed technical specifications, click on the link below.

Technical Support
Enrolled students will also have access to online and telephone technical support during the following hours of operation:

PC Users
Minimum System Requirements

Processor: 800MHz Pentium III or Athlon, or better
RAM: 256 Megabytes
At least 20 MB free disk space
Monitor: 1024X768 resolution
Sound card with speakers and microphone or headset
Video card: nVidia GeForce 2, GeForce 4mx, or better) OR ATI Radeon 8500, 9250, or better
High speed Internet connection
DVD or CD player
Web Cam or digital video camera

Operating System

Windows XP/ 2000 (Service Pack 4 or later)

Additional Required Software

Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), media player, such as Microsoft Windows Media Player or Apple QuickTime player, Adobe Flash player, and Adobe Acrobat Reader

Internet browser with cookies and JavaScript enabled

Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
Netscape 7.0 or higher
Firefox 2.0 or higher

For Macintosh Users
Internet browser with cookies and JavaScript enabled

Safari 1.0 or higher
Netscape 7.0 or higher
Firefox 2.0 or higher
Mozilla 1.3 to 1.7

Operating System

Mac OS 10.4.3

Additional Required Software

Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Microsoft Windows Media Player, Apple QuickTime player, Adobe Flash player, and Adobe Acrobat Reader