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Supported Software and Hardware for Rockhurst University

Modified on: Wed, Feb 5 2025 2:43 PM

Students & Adjunct Faculty

Software

Email and Calendar Readers:

  • Office 365
  • Office Online (Webpage, linked to Office 365)
  • Outlook on the Web (OWA)

Cloud Storage

  • OneDrive

Desktop/Laptop Operating Systems 

  • Android 13 is expected to be supported until March 2026.
  • iOS 17 will likely be retired with the release of iOS 19, anticipated in late 2025.
  • macOS 13 is expected to be supported until October 2025.
  • Windows 10 is expected to reach the end of Microsoft support on October 14, 2025.

Browsers

  • Chrome: Latest version
  • Microsoft Edge: Latest version
  • Safari: Latest version
  • Firefox: Latest version

Word Processors, Spreadsheets, and Presentations

  • Office 365

Video Conferencing/Collaboration

  • Microsoft Teams
  • Zoom Web Conferencing

Media and Design Tools

  • Adobe Creative Cloud

Utilities

Anti-Virus / Anti-Spyware (Mandatory Requirement for Windows)

  • Any commercially available anti-virus product is required for all Windows based devices attaching to the campus network.  The Rockhurst Help Desk will help students install a free product if they do not have a product loaded on their device.

PDF Utilities

  • Adobe Acrobat

Hardware

Minimum Laptop Requirements:

  • Type: PC or Mac
  • Processor: Intel Core or AMD Ryzen
  • Display: 13” or larger
  • Memory: 8gb or higher (16gb preferred)
  • Hard Drive: 256GB SSD or higher
  • Wireless: WiFi 5 or better

Miscellaneous Hardware (We only support hardware that is fully updated and still officially receiving current security patches from its manufacturer)

  • Amazon Echo
  • Amazon FireStick
  • Google Home
  • Google TV
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PlayStation
  • Roku
  • Smart TV’s
  • Xbox

Note: Wireless printers are strongly discouraged from use on campus, as they may interfere with your wireless connections in dorms. It is recommended that students plug their printer directly into their laptop or desktop.

Staff and Faculty

Software

Email, and Calendar Readers

  • Office 365
  • Outlook on the Web (OWA)

Network Storage

  • Network share drive
  • OneDrive cloud storage
  • SharePoint

Desktop/Laptop Operating Systems 

  • Android 13 is expected to be supported until March 2026.
  • iOS 17 will likely be retired with the release of iOS 19, anticipated in late 2025.
  • macOS 13 is expected to be supported until October 2025.
  • Windows 10 is expected to reach the end of Microsoft support on October 14, 2025.

Browsers

  • Chrome: Latest version
  • Microsoft Edge: Latest version
  • Safari: Latest version
  • Firefox: Latest version

Office Word Processors, Spreadsheets, Presentations

  • Office 365: Latest version

Video Conferencing/Collaboration

  • Microsoft Teams
  • Zoom Web Conferencing

Remote Access

  • Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client

Media and Design Tools

  • Adobe Creative Cloud: Latest version

Utilities

Anti-Virus / Anti-Spyware

  • Cisco AMP for Endpoint Connections
  • Sophos Endpoint Agent

PDF Utilities

  • Adobe Acrobat

Hardware

Faculty Laptops

  • HP Probook x360 440 G1
    1. 8gb RAM
    2. I5-8250U CPU
    3. 256 SSD
    4. Touch screen, 360 degree hinge.
  • Dell Latitude 3420
    • 16GB ram
    • 12 gen intel core i5 1.3Ghz
    • non-touch screen
    • 238 GB ssd

Staff Laptops

  • HP Elitebook 840 G3 ( not in circulation)
    1. 8gb RAM
    2. I5-6300 CPU
    3. 256gb SSD
    4. Touch screen model, and non-touch screen models are in use by staff.
  • HP Probook 440 G7
    • 8gb RAM
    • I5- 10th gen
    • 128 GB M.2 SATA TLC SSD
    • Non-touch screen model laptop.
  • Dell Latitude 3420
    • 16GB ram
    • 12 gen intel core i5 1.3Ghz
    • non-touch screen
    • 238 GB ssd

Miscellaneous - These items are to be approved for purchase by Computer Services per the Information Technology Procurement Policy.

  • Docking Station
  • Label Makers
  • Laptop Charger
  • Laptops
  • Mice and Keyboards
  • Monitors
  • Printers
  • Projectors
  • Scanners
  • Televisions


Last Updated

01/24/2025

 

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