Greystone College Arrival Guide & Orientation

Studying at Greystone College - Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy

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  Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

  To ensure our students have the most transformative learning experience, our programs are delivered using online and mobile technologies, allowing students to work with a Learning Management System (Moodle) in and out of the classroom, participate in collaborative learning environments, and enhance their digital literacy.   

  Greystone College’s Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy requires all students to bring their own laptop to use on campus. The laptop must meet or exceed the technical specifications outlined below.  

  Touch screen devices, such as smartphones, tablets and iPads, are great tools for learning and can be used to access course materials but will not be sufficient for completion of course assignments.   

  Chromebooks or Android devices are not recommended as they do not support all course-related software requirements, such as Safe Exam Browser (SEB). Students will not be able to take online tests on these devices.

  Minimum device and connectivity requirements

  Data Analytics program:

  • Windows 10 or higher. Mac OS does not support software used in the program (SQL Server Management Studio and Power BI)

  All other programs:
  

  • Windows 10 or Mac OS v.10.7 or higher
  • Processor: Intel I5-6400 or Ryzen 5 1400 minimum
  • Memory: 8 GB recommended
  • Screen: 14 inches recommended
  • Ports: minimum 1 USB 3.0 port
  • Built-in camera, speakers and microphone
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi
  • Speed: 50Mbps download speed recommended

  Optional but recommended

  • External numeric keyboard

  All students at Greystone College will have access to Microsoft Office 365 and Learning Management System (Moodle) at no additional cost. Throughout the program, students will have access to course-specific software and will be required to download and install a secure web browser (Safe Exam Browser) in order to take quizzes and exams.