Technology Requirements

Each year, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Academic Computing outlines the technology requirements for students. Overview requirements are provided here. View complete requirements.

Should you need to upgrade your computer software, the Wisconsin Integrated Software Catalog enables eligible students throughout the University of Wisconsin System to purchase software packages at substantial discounts. Take some time to access the Wisconsin Integrated Software Catalog (WISC).

Minimum Technology Requirements

Component Center for New Learning
Operating System Windows XP (Service Pack 2), Vista
  Mac OSX
Internet Reliable internet service provider, DSL or cable modem recommended
Browser

Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

Firefox

Browser Plug-Ins

Java

Adobe Acrobat

Flash Player

E-mail You must have the ability to check e-mail from your computer.
Office Suites (Windows)

Microsoft Office 2003 (Windows) or newer - Available from www.wisc.edu/wisc.

Office Suites (Macintosh)

Microsoft Office 2004 - Available from www.wisc.edu/wisc.

Multimedia

Monitor capable of 800 x 600 resolution

Sound card and speakers/headphones

CD drive, CD-RW drive or DVD drive


Academic Computing

If you need more information, please contact the Academic Computing staff.