Institutional Technology

As a student at Aquinas, you'll use these systems. Check that your computer meets or exceeds the system requirements shown on the following pages:

*It is expected that synchronous students are using a desktop or laptop computer, and not a mobile device that would severely limit classroom interaction on the part of the remote student.*

Populi system requirements
Zoom system requirements

Identify which version of Windows your computer is running:
Windows version.

Identify your Mac version and system:
What is my macOS?
System information on your Mac.

For synchronous students using Zoom, we recommend a minimum internet bandwidth of 10.0 Mbps (up/down).
Identify your internet speed

Additional information about internet broadband service and providers:
What is Broadband?
High-Speed Internet Providers

Your academic writing at Aquinas will require that you save your work as a Microsoft Word .docx document. If you do not have Microsoft Word or equivalent word processing software, as a credit-seeking Aquinas student, you will receive a valid Saint Louis University (SLU) Net ID. With this ID, you'll be entitled to download a free licensed copy of Microsoft Office University 365, which will include Microsoft Word.
Microsoft Office 365 with SLU

You'll be asked to format your writing in the Turabian style. Looking at the link that follows, ensure that your word processing skills are proficient in configuring papers as described:
Turabian tip sheets

As a student at Aquinas, you'll be asked to submit presentations, saving your work as a Microsoft PowerPoint .pptx file. If you do not have Microsoft PowerPoint or equivalent presentation software, your Microsoft Office University 365 account will include Microsoft PowerPoint.

Looking at the links that follow, ensure that your presentation application software skills are proficient in preparing slides and video delivery as described:
Narrated presentations
Video presentations

To wrap up your proficiency assessment, review the following document to ensure your overall computer and software proficiency:
Submitting a video presentation online

Synchronous students will need a webcam or HD webcam, either built-in or USB plug-in. The following webcams are recommended, for desktop computers. If you have or would like to purchase a different webcam, or if you are using a laptop, reach out to roesslein@ai.edu to discuss and test your hardware setup.

Logitech HD Webcam C525

Logitech C922x Pro Stream Webcam

The following webcams are recommended by Zoom and have built-in microphones, for desktop computers. If you have or would like to purchase a different webcam, reach out to roesslein@ai.edu to discuss and test your hardware setup.

Logitech HD Webcam C525

Logitech C922x Pro Stream Webcam

For synchronous students using laptop computers,  USB plug-in headphones or a headset with built-in microphone are required. This avoids feedback and ensures a quality experience. Please reach out to roesslein@ai.edu to discuss and test your setup. We recommend the following sources, or similar, for your laptop audio hardware:
From Logitech
From Microsoft