REQUIRED DEVICES
1. Tl-30Xa Scientific Calculator
Students must have a Tl-30Xa scientific calculator for in-class and homework purposes. This is the only model permitted during examinations.
2. Computing Device
Students must have a device that meets the below specifications and install the required software for electronic examinations and various educational activities. Students may elect to have other additional devices for their personal use.1
Device Minimum Requirements
Required computing devices must meet or exceed the following criteria:
| Operating System | 64-bit Windows 11 (22H2 or 23H2) or macOS Monterey/Ventura/Sonoma |
| Processor (CPU) | Non-ARM processor (Windows); Intel, M1, M2, or M3 (macOS) |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB |
| Storage (HD/SSD) | 256 GB (must have at least 20% free space) |
| Wireless Card | Supports 802.11 n/ac protocols and WPA2 Enterprise |
| Battery | 6-hour battery life |
| Resolution (Display) | 1024 x 768 pixels (scaling set to 100%) |
| Web Camera | An integrated web camera is best, but an external device may be used. |
Required Software Installation
Students must install the following software on their required computing device:
| Examplify | Examplify is licensed by the College of Pharmacy to deliver most examinations. Students must install and maintain a current version of Examplify on their required device for use during electronic examinations. |
| Respondus Lockdown Browser | Respondus is licensed by the University of Iowa to deliver some ICON quizzes. |
| Zoom | Zoom is licensed by the University of Iowa to deliver online course content and for virtual meetings. |
| Other | Other cloud-based or iOS/Android software may also be utilized within courses such as Poll Everywhere, Kahoot, and Prezi. Students are expected to comply with requests to install software used for educational purposes. |
Restricted Software
Installing virtual machine software (Parallels, VMware, VirtualBox, etc.) on required computing devices is prohibited.
REQUIRED ACCESORIES
3. Privacy Screen
Privacy screens must have a restricted viewing angle of 60 degrees at the brightest setting and must be utilized during examinations and per instructor request.
1Students may request financial aid funds to assist with computing device purchase at the University of Iowa Office of Student Financial Aid: https://financialaid.uiowa.edu
Updated 04/30/2024