Students are expected to know how to manage computer issues and to have reliable technologies to fulfill course requirements. An up–to-date PC or Mac-based computer/laptop with access to high-speed internet, microphone and camera is required.
Courses delivered online may be either synchronous or asynchronous. Synchronous online classes require students and instructors to be online at the same time. Lectures, discussions, chats, etc. occur at a specific time. All students must be online at that specific hour in order to participate.
With asynchronous online courses, lectures, assignments, and other materials are posted online and students may access the material at any time, although the instructor generally sets a definite time period in which students may participate in each online class.
Hybrid courses (also known as blended courses) include both face-to-face classroom meetings and an online component. The online component may be either synchronous or asynchronous.
Some courses require an online proctoring tool, Honorlock, for major assessments. Honorlock requires you to use Google Chrome with the Honorlock extension and a working webcam/microphone. Thus, please be sure you are able to use a computer that meets the minimum technological requirements for Honorlock when you take the final exam. You must use either a laptop or computer. Tablets and cell phones do not work with Honorlock. Do not use a work-issued laptop or computer as these devices may have advanced security features that may not be compatible with Honorlock. Please make sure you take the Honorlock Practice Exam in Canvas to test Honorlock well before you take the assessment to ensure your device works with Honorlock. If your computer has particular security settings, please make sure you are able to use another computer that meets the minimum technology requirements.
As a result of the changing landscape in higher education, Texas A&M University now requires students to have access to an appropriate computer to complement course instruction.
Minimum computer specifications are listed below. Most computers purchased in the past few years should meet the minimum standards.
| Feature | Minimum Requirement |
| Processor | Intel i5 14th Generation processor or equivalent |
| Operating System | Windows 10+ (Honorlock Exams) |
| Memory | 16 GB of RAM |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD |
| Screen Size | 13 inch |
| Webcam | Integrated webcam |
| Network | Integrated WiFi |
| Microphone | Integrated microphone |
| Browser | Google Chrome version 120+ (Honorlock Exams) |
| Internet Speed | 1.5 Mbps download, 750 Kbps upload (Honorlock Exams) |
| Feature | Minimum Requirement |
| Processor | Apple M3 Chip |
| Operating System | MacOS 10.15+ (Honorlock Exams) |
| Memory | 16 GB unified memory |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD |
| Screen Size | 13 inch |
| Webcam | Integrated webcam |
| Network | Integrated WiFi |
| Microphone | Integrated microphone |
| Browser | Google Chrome version 120 (Honorlock Exams) |
| Internet Speed | 1.5 Mbps download, 750 Kbps upload (Honorlock Exams) |
As a result of the changing landscape in higher education, Texas A&M University now requires students to have access to an appropriate computer to complement course instruction. Most computers purchased in the past few years should meet the minimum standards. Please note that this policy requires that students have access to a webcam/microphone. Students in this course will be required to have their webcams on and be visible during any synchronous online classes or when participating remotely in a face-to-face class.
To ensure your device is compatible with Canvas, review the browser and computer requirements.
Some courses require Honorlock for major assessments. See the Honorlock Minimum Computer Requirements to ensure your computer system can work with Honorlock.