Technology and Support
At the University of Delaware, you can rely on support from enrollment to admission and career advancement with dedicated staff you can call, email or chat. You’ll also be able to access technical support 24 hours a day, every day.
Other resources include:
- Email: Communicate with your instructors and the university through your UD email account
- Canvas: Use the Canvas learning management system to navigate course content
- My UD: Access Canvas, register for classes, view financial resources and more with your My UD account
As an online student, you must have a reliable Internet connection and a modern browser. We highly recommend updating to the newest version of the browser you are using.
Minimum System Requirements
Processor | 10th or 11th Generation Intel Core i5, i7 or i9 Processor or Apple M1 Processor (CPU) |
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home, Pro, Enterprise or Education version or macOS 10.15.X Catalina or 11.X Big Sur |
Office Suite | Microsoft Office 365 for Windows or Macintosh. Microsoft Office 365 is available for no-cost download to all enrolled students. See the UD Office 365 for Education services page for details. |
Memory (RAM) | 2568–16 GB of RAMGB |
Storage | 240 GB solid-state drive or larger |
Video/Graphics | Integrated or Discrete graphics processor capable of 1440 X 900 resolution or better (1920 X 1080 or 1200 ideal) |
Monitor | For notebooks: 13–17″ display For desktop: 19–27″ widescreen flat-panel display |
Mouse | Built-in or external trackpad, wireless and/or USB, 2-button optical mouse |
Sound | Sound card or built-in audio and speakers |
Headphones | Headphones or earbuds plus a built-in microphone |
Webcam | Either external USB device or built-in webcam |
Network | 802.11ac Wi-Fi capability |
Network | 3 year on-site (better) or depot warranty with accidental damage service is highly recommended |
Backup Device/Scheme | External USB or Thunderbolt drive with Time Machine (Mac) or Windows backup software and/or Cloud backup service/subscription |