When looking for a computer that meets or exceeds the requirements needed for taking online classes you would want to look for a system that meets or exceeds the following:
| Required | Recommended | |
| Operating System | Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 Mac OSX 10.6 or newer |
Windows 7 or Windows 8 |
| Video | SVGA Monitor Minimum resolution of 800 x 600 |
Resolution of 1024 x 768 or greater |
| Internet Speed | Dial-up or better | High-speed Internet. (i.e., cable, DSL, etc...) |
| Java Script | Enabled | Enabled |
| Cookies | Enabled | Enabled |