Northern College requires all students to have and use their own laptop computer. Course materials are posted online and many courses use online tests, or require students to submit their assignments online through the College’s Learning Management System. The College’s Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program is mandatory for all students.
Student Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy #IT-2
Student Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Procedure #IT-2 PR-1
Information Technology & Network Terms Of Use Policy #IT-3
Information Technology & Network Terms of Use Procedure #IT-3 PR-1
Device Requirements
All Programs – Except Engineering Programs
*Please note that ChromeBooks and other Tablets are not
sufficient devices to be able to perform all required tasks as a
Northern College student.
- Intel I5 or equivalent processor
- Minimum 4GB of RAM
- Minimum 256 GB HD
- Minimum of 2 full size USB ports
- Wireless 802.11ac dual band 2.4 and 5 GHz
- Built-in webcam and microphone
- Windows 10
Optional but recommended
- 2 year warranty
- 4-6 hours of battery life
Device Requirements for Engineering Programs
• Intel I7 or equivalent processor
• Minimum 8GB of RAM (12-16 GB recommended)
• Minimum 512 GB HD
• Minimum of 2 full size USB3 ports
• HDMI port
• Wireless 802.11ac dual band 2.4 and 5 GHz
• Built-in webcam and microphone
• Windows 10
Optional but recommended
• 2 year warranty
• 4-6 hours of battery life