2025-2026 Requirements

Students are required to have a laptop or desktop computer that meets the system requirements outlined by the Duquesne University School of Nursing.

Computer (Must be Windows or Mac based*)

  • Apple
    • Mac from 2020 or newer is acceptable
    • MacOS 13 Ventura or later
      • Recommended (prices estimated):
        • M2 MacBook Air ($999)
        • M3 MacBook Air ($1099)
        • OR M4 MacBook Pro ($1,599) 
  • Windows
    • 10th Generation Intel i5 CPU or higher OR 3rd gen AMD Ryzen CPU or higher
    • Windows 11 latest version

  • All computers:

    • 250+GB SSD storage space
    • 8GB RAM minimum, 16+GB recommended
    • Broadband Internet connection at least 10 Mbps download/upload speed
    • Webcam (internal or external) for video conferencing and proctored exams 
    • Microphone (internal or integrated microphone in webcam is sufficient)
    • Headphones or earbuds
    • Speakers

*Chromebook, Surface Pro, iPad and similar tablets are NOT compatible

*Windows RT, Windows 10S and 11S are NOT compatible

Software

  • Visit Duquesne's "App Marketplace" for software available to students
    • EndNote, JMP, SAS, SPSS, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Qualtrics, Gartner
    • More Info: App Marketplace
  • Adobe® Reader DC or later (download available for FREE)
  • Mozilla Firefox web browser
  • Google Chrome web browser