Student technology recommendations and competencies

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To assist students with adequate preparation for their coursework at University of Phoenix, technology recommendations and competencies have been established. Students will need to access and use the hardware as described below.  

Additional recommendations and competencies may be required for courses or programs. Students using software and hardware other than that recommended must still meet the technology competencies. Please note: due to the rapid rate of change in information technology, hardware and software competencies will be updated on a regular basis. Some courses in the College of Business and Information Technology may require additional software.

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Computer requirement

You will need regular access to a laptop or desktop computer to give you the best opportunity to succeed.  

Mobile devices alone will not be sufficient to complete your program. Many course assignments will require you to use a computer to complete and submit your assignment.

You will need regular access to a laptop or desktop computer to give you the best opportunity to succeed.  

Mobile devices alone will not be sufficient to complete your program. Many course assignments will require you to use a computer to complete and submit your assignment.

Technology requirements

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Student doing coursework on a laptop

College-specific requirements