Computer Requirements

It is the student's responsibility to ensure that they have reliable and consistent access to a computer that meets the minimum hardware and software requirements to participate in an online course.  Keep in mind that the minimum system may be slow and cause some frustration.

Note: Some courses may have additional hardware/software requirements. Please contact the course instructor for special requirements.  In addition, difficulties experienced by a Virtual College of Texas (VCT) student should be reported immediately to the student’s Local College Coordinator, or their college’s technical support personnel.

Minimum Hardware Requirements

PC Configuration:

400 Megahertz Intel Pentium III Processor (933 preferred)
64 Megabytes RAM (128 or more preferred)
6-Gigabyte Hard Drive
15” or 17" Monitor
56.6 Kbps Modem (or Cable Modem / DSL if available)
Speakers

Mac Configuration:
 
400 Megahertz iMac (933 preferred)
64 MB RAM (128 or more preferred)
6 Gigabytes Hard Drive
56.6 K Modem (or Cable Modem / DSL if available)
15” or 17" Monitor
Macintosh OS 9
Speakers

Software Requirements

Operating system

• Windows 2000/XP
• Mac OS 10.3 or higher

Browsers

• Windows: Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or higher (recommended) or Internet Explorer 6 or higher
• Mac: Mozilla Firefox for Mac (recommended) or Safari 1.2
  
  

Plug-ins and Helper Applications
A plug-in is a third-party software product that is integrated int a Web browser to extend its capabilities. A helper application provides similar capabilities to a browser plug-in, but runs as an external application and typically launches another window for viewing.

Click the icons below to install the plug-ins and helper applications required for your TeleCampus course.

Adobe Reader

Adobe Reader allows you to view, save, and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files.


Adobe Flash Player

Adobe Flash Player allows you to view content created with Flash such as interactive web applications and animations.


Adobe Shockwave Player

Adobe Shockwave Player allows you to view content created with Macromedia Director such as games and interactive 3D simulations.


Sun Java

Sun Java Runtime Engine (JRE) allows you to use interactive tools on the web.


QuickTime Player

QuickTime Player allows Mac and Windows users to play back audio and video files.


RealPlayer

RealPlayer allows you to view and listen to streaming video and audio.


Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player allows you to view, listen and download streaming video and audio.