Hardware Requirements
Information Technology Hardware and Software Minimum Requirements:
All students must have a device capable of meeting the educational requirements of their college. Northwestern Health Sciences University is a “BYOD” and does not issue students devices therefore, please keep in mind the following when selecting a device.
Updated: August, 2024
The College of Chiropractic requires a Laptop and Tablet.
The laptop must meet the hardware requirements below. The use of an iPad or Surface in addition to a laptop is not required. However, if you choose to use a tablet that does not meet the minimum requirements below, please note that some applications will not work, and you will be required to use the laptop that meets the requirements in order to complete the required objectives of the course. The tablet must be smaller than 14’’ and have a removable or foldable keyboard so it can be held in one hand.
The College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and the College of Health and Wellness require a Laptop or Tablet Computer.
The laptop or tablet computer must meet the hardware requirements below.
*IMPORTANT*
- All NWHSU Students need to have a mobile device that is accessible and can install the Microsoft Authenticator App.
- Testing software such as ExamSoft and Safe Exam Browser will not run on Chromebooks, Android, or Linux operating systems.
- Testing software, such as ExamSoft and Safe Exam Browser does not support tablet devices other than the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 or newer and iPad versions listed below.