The following information will help you prepare your computer for online classes.
The following is the recommended system requirements and the necessary browser requirements.
The Software Downloads below include downloads for software that may be necessary for your online courses. Consulting your course instructors about additional software requirements before registering for an online course is recommended.
Users connecting to the Distance Learning server must meet the minimum required Internet Service:
Minimum Required Speed: Dial-Up (56 Kbps)
Recommended Speed: Cable (27 Mbps) or DSL
Types Supported: Dial-Up, ISDN, Cable, DSL, T1, T3
Macintosh Users: Mac OS X (10.13 or higher)
PC Users: Microsoft Windows 10
For PC:
For Mac OS X (10.13 or higher):
Disclaimer: Cowley College is in no way responsible for any technical problems that occur from any software installed. Click on the web browser name below to download software.
Disclaimer: Cowley College is in no way responsible for any technical problems that occur from any software installed. Click on the file name to download software.
Student Email Account
Can be accessed through any internet browser (Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari)
Word Processor
Microsoft Word is the word processor software required for many courses — NOT Microsoft Works or Corel WordPerfect! Refer to course descriptions for the version of Microsoft Word that is required. Consultation with the course instructor about additional software requirements before registering for an online course is highly recommended.
Plug-Ins
Java Script must be installed and enabled.
Virus Protection
Any Anti-Virus program will work as long as it is installed on your computer and kept up to date with the updates. Examples: Free Edition AVG, Norton Anti-Virus, McAfee Virus Scan, or Trend-Micro PC-cillin.
NOTE: Microsoft has retired the use of viewers for their files. Cowley College provides a subscription to Office 365. With the web-based software, you will be able to view and edit documents. There is also an option to download the Office software on your computer.
Disclaimer: Cowley College is in no way responsible for any technical problems that occur from any software installed.
Software downloads:
