Undergraduate Nursing Students in the Conway School of Nursing (CSON) are required to have a computer for online testing. The testing software program Examplify must be installed on each student's computer.

The Conway School of Nursing (CSON) recommends the following minimum computer requirements for use during the program. The CSON uses ExamSoft for all testing. All computers should meet the ExamSoft minimum requirements.

 

 

##  Hardware 

   Computer System Windows-Based Laptop or Macbook    \*Acer or ASUS laptops are not recommended    \*iPads and Chromebooks - Not Approved   Operating System Windows 10 and above (Windows RT, Windows 10, or 11 S are not supported)    or iOS 18   Hard Drive 4 GB SSD Drive Minimum; 512 GB SSD Drive or higher - Recommended   Wifi Required   Memory 4 GB Minimum; 8 GB or Higher Preferred   

 

 

 

 

## Software Requirements

- **Examplify (Free Download):**  
    Students are required to install *Examplify*, the official testing software used by the Conway School of Nursing.
    - Download here: [Examplify for Windows and Mac – Download, Install, and Register](https://support.examsoft.com/hc/en-us/articles/11167619287821-Examplify-for-Windows-and-Mac-Download-Install-and-Register-Examplify)
    - Before installation, review the official [ExamSoft Minimum System Requirements](https://examsoft.com/resources/examplify-minimum-system-requirements/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=operational&utm_campaign=103806&utm_term=solhighstakes&utm_content=hyperlink) to ensure your device meets compatibility standards.
- **Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint):**  
    Microsoft Office 365 is available to all students using their **@cua.edu** credentials.
    - The full installed version is recommended and available at no cost for full-time students.
    - The cloud-based version is accessible to all students.
    - To download, visit [www.office.com](https://www.office.com/), log in with your CUA credentials, and select **“Provided by your work or school”** when prompted for the account type.
- **Alternative Options:**  
    Students may also use **Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides** as alternatives for creating and collaborating on assignments, provided the formatting and functionality align with course requirements.
- **Note:**  
    It is recommended that your **operating system be set for automatic updates** to maintain compatibility with Examplify and Microsoft Office 365.