NOTE: This page is not pertinent to MD program and Masters of Genetic Counseling students. The requirements for those programs can found here.
The minimum system requirements for students in VUSM Professional Programs (other than MD & MGC) are listed below:
System Requirements
These specifications are updated annually and published on the VUSM website. For questions, please contact The Office of Education Design and Informatics.
Hardware:
| Minimum | Recommended |
| Intel i5 2.4 GHz processor | Intel i7 2.0 GHz processor, M1 chips also compatible |
| 8 GB of memory | 16 GB of memory |
| 256 GB SSD Hard Drive | 512 GB SSD Hard Drive or larger |
| 13 inches with min. 1024 x 768 screen resolution | 13 inches or larger with 1400×900 screen resolution or better |
| 802.11n Wi-Fi | 802.11n/ac Wi-Fi |
| 512 MB Video Card memory or integrated Intel Iris Xᵉ Graphics | 1.5GB Video Card memory (or shared memory for Macs) M1 chips are compatible |
| Integrated or external webcam
Working speakers and microphone Not recommended: ASUS Laptops with touchpad/touchscreen |
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Operating Systems:
Windows 10, 11
macOS 10.15, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0, 14.0
Not supported: Linux, ChromeOS, virtual machines
Browsers:
Chrome is the recommended browser for all VSTAR applications
- Enable JavaScript, Cookies, and CSS (these are usually enabled by default)
- Disable pop-up blockers
Misc:
Latest versions of:
If you have any issues or questions, please contact EDI Support.