The university is implementing an electronic device requirement for current students, as well as for students entering the doctor of chiropractic program this fall.

What this means for DC students (current and incoming):

  • All new students will be required to have an Apple iPad. We will require a 2nd generation iPad (iPad 2 or higher) at a minimum and recommend against a mini version.
  • Current students will be required to have a portable electronic device but it does not need to be an iPad. Compatible devices for current students need only meet the requirement of having the latest version of a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, IE, Safari, etc.) and wireless connectivity, which includes laptops or other tablets.
  • All students will be required to have their necessary device in hand by the start of the fall term.  

There are a number of reasons the university decided to implement this move toward a more digital future.

  • For new students, investing in the iPad at the onset of their career at UWS will result in significant savings from a reduced need to purchase certain physical textbooks and other printed resources.
  • All students will now have instant access to hundreds of library resources that can be accessed with a digital device, including more than 3,000 books and a vast collection of medical materials, photographs, anatomical drawings, diagnostic tools and more including Netter’s Atlas, DynaMed and many more. This collection is expanding and can be accessed by visiting the library website.
  • Another important application for these devices is the easy integration with assessment software programs, which allows the display of digital images such as x-rays, MR images and high-definition computed tomography. Electronic assessment also provides improved feedback to students, giving more insight into where they can improve and where they excel.
  • It is a greener option! As we build toward our digital future we will move away from paper tests and printed instructional materials.

The UWS IT team will hold an orientation specifically addressing this new device policy for new students at Welcome Day on October 2. To learn more visit the device requirement FAQ page.