If your computer does not meet the minimum system requirements, Blackboard Learn, which is the learning management system used at Winthrop University, and other integrated software may not function properly. Visit the Computing & Information Technology webpage for the minimum specifications for student laptops. Please note that the Linux operating system is not compatible with Respondus Lockdown Browser.
Blackboard Learn supports Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Microsoft
Edge desktop and mobile browsers. Your browser must be the most up-to-date version
to ensure Blackboard runs correctly. Visit the Browser Support page for more information on which browsers work well with Blackboard. Run the Blackboard browser checker tool to make sure that Blackboard supports your browser. Regardless of the browser being used, Blackboard requires the use of session cookies
and JavaScript enabled in the user's browser to provide the right experience for teaching
and learning.
Blackboard strives to make all its products as accessible as possible. For more information
on accessibility, visit the Accessibility in Blackboard Learn webpage.
Visit the Computing & Information Technology webpage to download the Microsoft Office Suite.
