Physical Campus Closure - Institute has transitioned to operating remotely (see further details)
  1. Home
  2. Student Services
  3. Information Technology
  4. System Requirements

System Requirements

Information TechnologyA/V GuidesComputer and Network Acceptable Use PolicyeLearning at Pacifica (D2L)Information Security PlanI.T. Frequently Asked QuestionsI.T. Support Request FormMy.Pacifica Help Guides and TutorialsOperating the Large Classroom A/V EquipmentOperating the Small Classroom A/V EquipmentSystem Requirements

Computer Requirements

Software and Hardware Requirements***
Minimum Recommended
Internet Connectivity*** Broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE), 5 Mbps Broadband wired or wireless (LTE), 20 Mbps or faster
E-Mail Capabilities Microsoft Edge 85.0 Safari 13.0 Mozilla Firefox 80.0 Google Chrome 85.0 Microsoft Edge: Most Current Version Safari Most: Current Version Mozilla Firefox: Most Current Version Google Chrome: Most Current Version
Software* Adobe Reader X Macintosh: MS Office 2011 PC: MS Office 2010 Anti-Virus Software: Updated Regularly PC: Windows Media Player Mac: QuickTime Adobe DC PC & MAC: Office 365 MAC: Office 365 Anti-Virus Software: Updated Regularly PC: Windows Media Player Mac: QuickTime
Peripherals Video card and monitor capable of 1280 x 768 resolution Speakers & sound card SD Webcam Video card and monitor capable of 1920 x 1080 resolution or higher Speakers & sound card HD Webcam
PC Requirements
Minimum Recommended
Processor 1.6 GHz, 2 core 2 GHz or faster, 4+ cores
Operating System Windows 7 Windows: Most Current Release
RAM 4 GB 8 GB or higher
Macintosh Requirements
Minimum Recommended
Processor 1.6 GHz, 2 core 2 GHz dual core or faster 64-bit
Operating System OS X 10.9 OS X: Most Current Release
RAM 4 GB 8 GB or higher

*Specific courses or programs may have additional requirements. **Other browsers and platforms may perform adequately, however they are not supported by Pacifica’s support technicians. ***Pacifica Graduate Institute urges students involved in any online programs to conform to our recommended system configuration.