Hardware & Software Requirements

In order to participate in your courses, you will need to have access to the following:

  • A computer with a broadband Internet connection
  • A supported Web browser

JavaScript and Cookies should be enabled.

Note: Other modern browsers may work but if you experience any issues, try using one of our recommended browsers.

 

Software Recommendations/Document Viewers

Students can install the free viewers below. However, the full version of Microsoft Office will be needed to edit and submit assignments.

Mac OSX users can use textedit to view documents or OpenOffice to view and edit items and to submit assignments.

  • Microsoft Word Document Viewer (WIN)
  • Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer (WIN)
  • Microsoft Excel Viewer (WIN)
  • Microsoft Office 2007 Compatibility Pack
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader

Cal Maritime provides a robust technology infrastructure to support desktop and mobile computing.  For a complete list of supported applications in use at Cal Maritime and instructions for downloading the Adobe Creative Coud Suite and the Microsoft 365 Suite for Students, Faculty, and Staff, go to https://www.csum.edu/it/services/campus-software.html.