Information for Students
Computer Recommendations
Hardware
| Minimum | Recommended | |
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| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| CPU | Intel i5 processor or better | Intel i7 or newer preferred |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard Drive | 256 GB | 512 GB SSD |
| Graphics Card | 512 MB Video Memory or higher | 512 MB Video Memory or higher |
| Screen Size | 14 or 15-inch LCD | Minimum 15-inch LCD |
| Warranty | 4-year parts and labor (on-site strongly recommended) | 4-year parts and labor (on-site strongly recommended) |
| Insurance |
Comprehensive breakage, theft, liquid spill, hazard (strongly recommended)
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Software
Do not purchase Microsoft Office products. The university currently has a site license for these products.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Virus | Required | MalwareBytes Premium |
| Productivity Tools |
Office 365 (do not buy, university currently has a site license) |
Office 365 (do not buy, university currently has a site license) Set up MS Office
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Hardware
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Mac OSX 10.11 (El Capitan) or higher | Mac OSX 10.14 (Mojave) |
| CPU | Intel i5 processor or better | Intel i7 or newer preferred |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard Drive | 256 GB SSD | 256 GB SSD or higher |
| Graphics Card | 512 MB Video Memory or higher | 512 MB Video Memory or higher |
| Screen Size | 13-inch | 15-inch |
| Warranty | 3-year parts and labor (AppleCare) | 3-year parts and labor (AppleCare) |
| Insurance |
Comprehensive breakage, theft, liquid spill, hazard (strongly recommended)
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Software
Do not purchase Microsoft Office products. The university currently has a site license for these products.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Virus | Required | MalwareBytes Premium |
| Productivity Tools |
Office 365 (do not buy, university currently has a site license) |
Office 365 (do not buy, university currently has a site license)
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Parallels Desktop (version compatible with your Operating System), needs to be purchased separately.
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UD’s Learning Management System: Brightspace by D2L
Brightspace Access
Access to the system is provided after the term starts. Credentials for UD online learning access are assigned to registered students, and all must adhere to the Terms of Use for the online classroom. Students will receive an email at the beginning of the term to set their Brightspace password and gain access. Course access is only provided during the dates of the term as assigned in the registration system.
Be on the lookout for an email communication at the start of the term with instructions regarding setting up individual student secure logins. The secure login is provided with an encrypted password managed by the student and is separate from other UD systems. This prioritizes continuity of access during the term to complete work as required.
Brightspace Assistance
For Brightspace login assistance, contact Vanessa Cox, Director of eLearning at vcox@gt5cheats.com
Registration Assistance / BannerWeb Assistance
If you are having trouble registering for classes, please contact your academic advisor or the registrar's office.
For any other problems with BannerWeb, please send an email to support@gt5cheats.com
Transact Assistance
For problems with Transact, please send an email to bursar@gt5cheats.com
Residence Hall Maintenance Request
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