Bunker Hill Community College

Technical Requirements

BHCC Online Minimum Technical Requirements

BHCC Online courses can be accessed with most of today's desktop or laptop computers - both PC and Mac. High speed Internet connection (DSL/cable) is recommended, especially since you will uploading and downloading files frequently - and some of the file sizes may be large.

Requirements and Recommendations in preparing your computer for BHCC Online courses:

• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher) will be required for your courses. Office 2007 or higher recommended.
   
• Web Browsers:
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser (latest version, for PC) or
  • Mozilla Firefox (latest version, for PC or Mac) or
  • Safari (latest version, for Mac)
    • (Note: Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled on your web browser.)
       
  • Common Plug-in Requirements ("Plug-ins" are free add-ins that allow advanced course features to function with your browser or application):
    • Real Media: http://www.real.com/  (be sure to click on "Get It Free")
    • Adobe Flash Player: http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.htm
    • Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack (for older versions of Microsoft Office): Click here to download 

  Note regarding email:Spam filters and firewalls may prevent you from receiving messages. Please add the domain “@bhcc.mass.edu” to your "Safe Sender" list.
  
  Students who do not have access to a computer at home may use computers on campus. Computers are available at the Charlestown campus in the Center for Self-Directed Learning (Room E225) or Academic Computing (Room D111).