Student_Technology Minimum Requirements
Requirements
At NTC we use Google Chrome in Windows 10 or 11 for accessing courses in Canvas.
Please note that if you use any web browser (Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc.) or a different operating system (Mac or Chromebook) aside from this, you may have a different experience for accessing courses at NTC.
Contact Info
You can contact the NTC IT Help
Desk with questions at:
help_desk@ntc.edu
(715) 803-1160
http://myhelpdesk.ntc.edu
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Recommended Laptop Specifications
Requires High-Speed internet connection.
Minimum bandwidth: 5 MB/s upload/download.
Note: if your internet is slower than the minimum speed, you may have
difficulties connecting to your
courses or performing coursework.
(Using phone data [Hot Spots] is fine, but beware of data limits)
Headphones, microphone, and
camera may all be required for
online courses.Minimum computer requirements:
128GB SSD or HDD (at least 50% free space)
Intel i3 or i5 processor or AMD equivalent
4GB Ram/Memory (8gb suggested)
Need a Laptop?
There are multiple ways to get a laptop at NTC:
The NTC Campus Store sells laptops certified to work with appropriate courses.
You can check out laptops from the TimberWolf Learning Commons or through the iTEC.
The NTC Foundation gives away scholarship laptops.
You can also purchase a laptop from a third-party store.
