Computer System Requirements
All Systems
The Global Campus uses Integr@te to deliver course resources and an Online Learning Center (OLC) for peer-to-peer and faculty-to-student interaction. Further, all Western Seminary degree students receive a license for Logos Bible Software, and Office 365. To optimize your study experience, we recommend the following system configuration.
- Word processor able to write to Microsoft Word™ .docx format
- High-speed broadband internet connection
- PowerPoint 2003™ recommended but not required (free viewer available)
- Email program able to send and receive email attachments
- Acrobat Reader™ (free download)
Hardware
- Windows™ 10 or Mac™ OS x 10.14 "Mojave" and above
- 8th generation quad-core processor
- 16 GB RAM (Recommended)
- 60 GB Free Space - Internal HDD / SSD Only
- 2560 x 1440 Screen resolution
Web Conferencing
- Web Camera (High Definition)
- Mic / Earphones Headset
- Basic License for Zoom Video Conferencing (Available for free download at https://zoom.us)
If you have questions, please call the Online Campus offices prior to enrollment in a distance learning course.
Compatability
Integr@te is designed to function effectively under both the Windows and Apple Macintosh operating systems.
Important Notes
- Students should not anticipate using public wi-fi hotspots for course videos. The bandwidth is too limited and unpredictable to provide a good experience. We recommend that students invest in dependable, high-speed home Internet services to ensure the effective use of new online tools and systems. No student should expect to be able to start and complete a graduate-level seminary degree without the necessary resources.
- Each student will be required to use a Western Seminary email address for seminary communications and identification purposes.