All UWS students are required to have a reliable means of accessing electronic course materials and participating in online course activities, including but not limited to attending virtual meetings/lectures, and viewing and recording videos. Electronic device requirements vary according to program and cohort. Please see below for specific program and cohort requirements.
All Students
All students are required to have reliable access to broadband internet with a high speed internet connection with a connection speed of 1.5 MB/s or better.*
If purchasing a new device, it is recommended students do so before their program starts in order to access UWS resources as soon as possible and troubleshoot any technical issues.
Please see FAQ’s below for additional information.
Please Note:
The use of satellite and/or cellular connections for wi-fi may not be reliable when accessing your courses and course materials. Issues such as slow speeds, intermittent connectivity and fluctuating bandwidth may impact your ability to view course content or participate in your courses.
In addition, public computers and networks (for example, at restaurants, coffee shops, hotels or public institutions such as libraries) may also result in slow speeds, intermittent connectivity and fluctuating bandwidth that may impact your ability to view course content or participate in your courses. Public access computers may also restrict access to some course content or systems due to security limitations.
Students entering the DC program with the fall 2022 and later cohorts
Students in this group are required to have a laptop with the following minimum technical requirements:
| Operating Systems | |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 and above |
| Apple | MacOS 10.14 and above iOS 13+ |
| Processor | 1.8 GHz or higher |
| Memory | 4 GB |
| Network Bandwidth | A high-speed internet connection with a connection speed of 1.5 MB/s or better. |
| Supported Browsers | The latest version of Chrome, Edge (Chromium-based), Firefox. |
| Display | Minimum 1024×768 resolution |
| Other | Speakers/headphones and microphone are required
Web camera capable of video web conferencing required |
Students may use a mobile device such as a phone or tablet as a secondary means of access. Access to some content and systems may be limited with the use of a mobile device. Students should not expect to be able to complete all their course work on a mobile device.
College of Naturopathic Medicine Students
Students in this group are required to have a laptop with the following minimum technical requirements:
| Operating Systems | |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 and above |
| Apple | MacOS 10.14 and above iOS 13+ |
| Processor | 1.8 GHz or higher |
| Memory | 4 GB |
| Network Bandwidth | A high-speed internet connection with a connection speed of 1.5 MB/s or better. |
| Supported Browsers | The latest version of Chrome, Edge (Chromium-based), Firefox. |
| Display | Minimum 1024×768 resolution |
| Other | Speakers/headphones and microphone are required
Web camera capable of video web conferencing required |
Students may use a mobile device such as a phone or tablet as a secondary means of access. Access to some content and systems may be limited with the use of a mobile device. Students should not expect to be able to complete all their course work on a mobile device.
College of Graduate Studies and College of Undergraduate Studies Students
Students in this group are required to have a PC or laptop with the following minimum technical requirements:
| Operating Systems | |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 and above |
| Apple | MacOS 10.14 and above iOS 13+ |
| Processor | 1.8 GHz or higher |
| Memory | 4 GB |
| Network Bandwidth | A high-speed internet connection with a connection speed of 1.5 MB/s or better. |
| Supported Browsers | The latest version of Chrome, Edge (Chromium-based), Firefox. |
| Display | Minimum 1024×768 resolution |
| Other | Speakers/headphones and microphone are required
Web camera capable of video web conferencing required |
Students may use a mobile device such as a phone or tablet as a secondary means of access. Please note that access to some content and systems may be limited with the use of a mobile device. Students should not expect to be able to complete all their course work on a mobile device.
When do I need to have my device? It’s recommended that students have their compatible device before the term starts in order to access UWS resources as soon as possible and troubleshoot any technical issues. Does this cost qualify for financial aid coverage? As the required device is for academic purposes, it is considered an educational expense and eligible for federal student loan funding (for students who qualify). Financial aid will automatically factor in the laptop cost as part of the books and supplies estimate. Students will not be able to receive part of their financial aid disbursement before the term starts in order to buy the device. To find out more contact the financial aid office at 800-641-5641 or [email protected]. How do I access UWS IT support if I have an issue with IT services? You can access UWS IT support by visiting ZenDesk.General Device FAQS