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Frontier Nursing University Technology Requirements 

As a distance learning program, it is crucial for students to have the appropriate technology to support their academic journey. The technology requirements outlined here are designed to ensure that you are prepared to have the best learning experience. We encourage you to invest in high-quality products that will support your studies, but we understand that everyone's budget is different. Please remember that these requirements are set with your success in mind, and we're here to help you find the best solutions for your needs. 

Personal Computer Technical Requirements 

Internet Connection Requirements 

A reliable broadband internet connection, such as fiber or cable, with speeds of at least 10Mb download and 3Mb upload (the faster, the better) will be needed to access and use required online applications and resources. Please check your account details or contact your internet service provider to verify you meet this requirement. You can also self-test your connection at https://www.speedtest.net. 

Mobile Requirements 

Courses at FNU are enhanced with media and applications that your mobile device can use. Additionally, both your coursework and clinical rotations will require using mobile applications. Therefore, it is necessary for students to have a modern mobile device, such as a smartphone. Both Android and iOS devices are supported. 

Preferred Web Browsers 

• Google Chrome 

  • A popular, widely used, and well-supported web browser option. Can be downloaded from https://www.google.com/chrome/. 

• Microsoft Edge 

  • The default web browser that comes with Windows-based systems. 

• Apple Safari 

  • The default web browser that comes with macOS-based systems. 

Recommended Software 

• Microsoft 365 Suite 

  • Actively enrolled students are provided a license for the Microsoft 365 suite of applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students can take advantage of this license by downloading and installing the Microsoft 365 suite from https://www.office.com/ and signing into the software with their Frontier account. 

• Grammarly  

  • Grammarly is a passive typing assistant that performs real-time review of spelling, grammar, and punctuation and makes suggestions to improve the clarity and delivery of your writing. Actively enrolled students are provided with a Grammarly license on request. A license can be requested on the Frontier portal page by going to Apps > Grammarly. 

• Antivirus 

  • Windows 11: FNU recommends using the built-in Microsoft Defender Antivirus software that comes with Windows. Third-party antivirus software may cause issues with software needed for coursework.

  • macOS 14+: FNU recommends using the built-in Gatekeeper and XProtect software that comes with macOS. Third-party antivirus software may cause issues with software needed for coursework. 

Preparing for Bounds 

Students must bring a laptop and a mobile device to Frontier Bound and Clinical Bound for various sessions. A Tech Know-How session led by IT staff will be presented during Frontier Bound to help orient students to the Frontier website and the various applications that students will use. Troubleshooting and support will be provided during these sessions to help remove technological barriers to your success. 

Stay Informed 

FNU relies on many third-party applications whose developers set their own hardware and software compatibilities and requirements. We strive to use applications that are reliable and broadly compatible with most modern hardware and operating systems. Please keep in mind that technology changes rapidly and sometimes unpredictably. Because of these considerations, FNU updates minimum and recommended device requirements over time, and it is always possible that your device may become unsupported. In that event, you may need to acquire a new device that meets the minimum requirements. 

Our IT support team is here to assist you with any questions or concerns regarding technology requirements. You can reach our support team at support@frontier.edu or (859) 251-4545

Version History 

• 9/29/25 - Removed macOS 13 Ventura as minimum and added macOS 14 Sonoma. Removed macOS 15 Sequoia from recommended and added macOS 26 Tahoe. Updated minimum and recommended resolutions from 720p to 1080p. 

Examplify Information for Windows  

Supported Windows Versions:  

• Windows 11 23H2  

• Windows 11 24H2 (Latest official release)  

Unsupported Windows Versions:  

• Windows 10  

• Windows 11 22H2  

• Windows 11 beta versions  

• Windows 11 S Mode  

• Windows on tablets with ARM processors  

• All previous unlisted versions 

Other Requirements:  

• Examplify cannot be used in a virtual environment or environments that require persistent internet connections. This includes, but is not limited to, VMWare, Parallels, Citrix workspace, virtual disks, streamed images, etc.  

• Virtual camera, audio software, and stereo-mixing devices are not permitted.  

• Headphones with built-in microphones are not supported.  

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Examplify Information for macOS 

Supported macOS Versions:  

• macOS 14 Sonoma 

• macOS 15 Sequoia 

• macOS 26 Tahoe   

Unsupported macOS Versions:  

• macOS 12 Monterey 

• macOS 13 Ventura 

• All macOS beta versions 

• All previous unlisted versions 

Other Requirements:  

• macOS systems with M4 series processors must have an external camera; an integrated/built-in camera cannot be used. 

• Examplify cannot be used in a virtual environment or environments that require persistent internet connections. This includes, but is not limited to, VMWare, Parallels, Citrix workspace, virtual disks, streamed images, etc.  

• Virtual camera, audio software, and stereo-mixing devices are not permitted.  

• Headphones with built-in microphones are not supported.  

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