The following link will help guide students through the following topics: necessary technologies, working in Blackboard, using necessary computer applications, and becoming a successful remote student.
List of resources available for Wichita State University students.
Requests for Chromebook loaner devices for the Summer 2026 session will begin on 5/19/2026.
Requests for Chromebook loaner devices for the Fall 2026 semester will beging on 8/10/2026.
Here are general recommendations to make sure you are able to access what you need:
The Shocker Store offers a variety of options with educational discounts
Review the Office of Instructional Resources technology recommendations for Online Learning
Step 1: Check Your Tech and OIR Recommendations
Engineering Laptop Buying Guide
CPU: Minimum Intel i5 (Ultra 5 or higher recommended but not essential) or AMD Ryzen equivalent
RAM: 16 GB Minimum (32 GB Recommended)
Storage: 512 GB Minimum (1 TB Recommended)
Graphics: If you plan to do any 3D modeling or other GPU-assisted workloads (AI and its reliance on CUDA), consider getting a dedicated graphics card, such as Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 or AMD
School of Digital Arts Device Recommendations
Device must be a laptop running Windows 11, or current MacOS.
Students are required to have a computer device with enabled webcam for facilitating in class and/or online content course assignments, learning activities, and one that meets HonorLock system requirements. Currently, the HonorLock system requirements are:
Operating System:
Browser:
Google Chrome version 120+
Internet Speed:
1.5 Mbps download, 750 Kbps upload
Note: Currently, the Honorlock extension is incompatible with:
Students are required to have a computer device with enabled webcam for facilitating in class and/or online content course assignments, learning activities, and one that meets Examplify system requirements.
Windows requirements
Not used:
The following link was generated to advance our scholastic consumer database as we
continue to reinvent our Student Academy program.
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Register:
Resource 2 Success (R2S) is dedicated to supporting incoming students within the WSU community by providing them with the technological resources required for them to successfully graduate from WSU.
R2S partners with several on campus organizations to identify, and supply qualified students with laptops/hotspots, as well as technical support for the devices.
For students who cannot be on campus, or while away from their WSU computer or lab, ITS offers an authorized access version of SPSS/AMOS. This option allows you to install SPSS/AMOS on your home computer. The license expires each year on June 30. If you wish to continue using SPSS/AMOS while employed, or as an active student at WSU beyond the June 30 expiration, you will need to obtain a new license.
SPSS/Amos Download Instructions, Licensing & Software Download
Adobe Express for Higher Education is currently available to Wichita State University students for free.
Adobe Express offers a world of apps and services that foster creativity, drive engagement, and build career-relevant skills, including web and mobile apps, plus Premiere Rush and Photoshop Express.
You must be a currently enrolled degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student to receive a license for Adobe Express from WSU.
Click the link below for additional information regarding availability, and how to access Adobe Express.
Zoom proves to be a versatile and easy-to-use solution for digital learning at WSU allowing for online meetings and collaboration.
For information on how you can request access, and how to use Zoom click the link below.
Students can request access to ArcGIS planning software for academic use.
For information on how you can request access click the link below.
Students can access Microsoft 365 for free through myWSU.
Click the link below for several Microsoft training options available to students.
Teams is an online meeting and collaboration tool available through Microsoft 365.
For further information, click the link below.
A Chromebook is technically a mobile device, and while it is possible to download
the
, it might not be the best experience for Teams Meetings. If you are having trouble
accessing Teams Meetings from your Chromebook, please use the browser-based version
of Teams Meetings.
Click the link below for instructions on how to access a browser-based version of Teams:
Click the link below for helpful links including payment information, important dates, and parking.
WSU's Virtual Private Network will allow users to connect to WSU computing resources over an encrypted connection. Please click the link below for information regarding VPN setup and access (information for HPC and Student users are included):

Please click the link below for additional information regarding the following software:
