World Campus Technical Requirements
Operating System Windows 2000/XP or Vista, Mac OS X 10.2 or higher (10.3 or higher recommended)
Processor 1 GHz or higher
Memory 256 MB of RAM
Hard Drive Space 500 MB free disk space
Browser Mac OS X: Firefox (current version)
Windows: Firefox (current version)

Note: Cookies, Java, and JavaScript must be enabled.
Pop-up blockers should be configured to permit new windows
from Penn State web sites.


Due to nonstandard handling of CSS, JavaScript and caching,
we do not recommend using Internet Explorer 6 as your browser. If a student must use Internet Explorer, they should use version 7.0+, and Active X plug-ins MUST be enabled
Plug-ins Adobe Reader [Download from Adobe]
Flash Player [Download from Adobe]
Students should have the ability to install other web browser plugins as needed (ie Adobe connect browser plug-in)
Additional Software Microsoft Office
iTunes/Quicktime
Internet Connection Broadband (cable or DSL) connection required
Printer Access to graphics-capable printer
DVD-ROM Required
Sound Card, Microphone, and Speakers Required
Monitor Monitor (Capable of at least 1024 x 768 resolution)
Additional Hardware It is a requirement for this online program that students have ready access to a document scanner that allows for the creation of PDF files, which will enable students to submit handwritten homework and exams in several of the mathematics-based courses.