A laptop and laptop technical support is included with the program's fees; however, students are responsible for ensuring that they have a working internet connection. If students choose to provide their own laptop instead of purchasing a laptop through Fortis, they are responsible for signing the laptop acknowledgement form confirming their laptop meets minimum technical specifications. Students providing their own hardware will be responsible for maintaining their computer.
Review these requirements carefully. Laptop hardware, software, and reliable Internet connection are the primary means of participating in Canvas and thus are critical to students’ academic success both in class and out of class. Smartphones, Notebooks, Chromebooks, Apple iPads are not acceptable replacements for a laptop.
Laptop Hardware Minimum Requirements
Degree Programs (2 Year Programs & PN)
- 2.8 GHz CPU or greater
- 16 GB RAM or greater
- 512 GB SSD or greater
- 1920 x 1080 display or higher
- Integrated webcam and microphone
- Built-in speakers
Diploma Programs
- 2.8 GHz CPU or greater
- 8 GB RAM or greater
- 256 GB SSD or greater
- 1920 x 1080 display or higher
- Integrated webcam and microphone
- Built-in speakers
Software Requirements
- Windows Operating System: Windows ® 11
- Browser – Mozilla Firefox Web Browser or Google Chrome Web Browser (most recent version)
- Microsoft Office 365
- Plugins (most recent versions)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
Internet Access is required for a student’s own personal laptop, or a laptop purchased from the school. The student acknowledges they will have access to a reliable internet connection to participate in the degree or diploma program selected. Reliable internet connections are widely available at the school, coffee shops, libraries, and many public locations at no charge to you.