Courses are hosted on the Canvas LMS. It is the student’s responsibility to have access to a computer that meets or exceeds the minimum requirements needed to participate before the end of the add/drop period. Each instructor and course may define additional requirements, eLabs software, or engineering apps.
- Canvas requirements
- Test your system
- Browser Support
- Honorlock Requirements (Remote exam proctoring)
- Video Playback: Requirements Check
- A high-speed internet connection (15+ Mbps or faster is recommended – Speedtest)
- Sound card and speakers (headphones recommended)
- Adobe Flash Player (required for slower connections)
- Firefox is the recommended browser
- Mobile devices: Supported devices
- Note: Some ISP’s block access to video streaming due to firewalls set by network administrators. This often includes public Wi-Fi hotspots, e.g., libraries, hotels or coffee shops.
- Getting Started Guide
- Zoom system requirements
- Join a Test Meeting
- Top FAQ’s
- Windows 8.1 or Macintosh OS X 10.10 (or higher)
- 1GB of RAM recommended
- 6GB or more hard drive (1GB of free disc space recommended)
- FIU Student Email Access: PantherMail
- Sound card and speakers (headphones recommended)
- Anti-virus software (McAfee)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Reader
- JavaScript
Other Resources:
- Mediasite – Troubleshooting Playback Issues
- Mediasite – Additional Requirements
- Zoom Help Center
- Free Software (Microsoft Office Suite & McAfee)
- FIU’s Wireless Network