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Is my computer ready?

Since most of your work will be done over the internet and through a browser, your only limits will be your internet speed and availability. Most computers will be able to handle this processing without any difficulties.

Depending on your program, you might be required to record a video, work on documents with Microsoft Office, or install additional software. In those cases, again, most computers should still have no difficulty handling those tasks.

Inevitably, we get the question of Mac vs Windows? RRU supports both options and our only recommendation is not to try something new at RRU. If you are most comfortable with a Mac, then stick with it. Courses, and especially residencies, can be quite intense and busy, so you do not want to be learning a new operating system at the same time as learning at RRU. Both OS will handle what you need to do.

Finally, I will remind you, that if you do not already have a copy of Microsoft Office, RRU provides a free subscription to Office 365 that can be used to install on up to 5 computers. So please do not pay for your own license if you do not want to. (RRU Office 365 license not available for Chromebook)

Detailed list of requirements can be found at Computer Requirements for Online Learning