Supported Technology & Student Systems
Student Systems
For Faculty and Staff: An overview of online tools used to manage student records and support student activities at DePauw. |
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For Students: A reference for the online tools used to manage your activities, connect to resources, and review your records at DePauw. |
Core Desktop Applications
Antivirus protection |
Symantec AntiVirus |
Desktop and laptop operating systems |
Windows 11, macOS Monterey through Ventura, Oracle VirtualBox for Mac |
Email, calendaring, and collaboration tools |
Google Workspace Includes Gmail, Calendar, Drive cloud storage, Google Docs, Google Forms (survey tools), Google Meet (video conferencing), and Google Earth, among other tools |
Image, graphics, and multimedia design |
Adobe Fireworks, Photoshop, Flash |
Office productivity - word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc. |
Microsoft Office 365 (Windows and Mac) Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint |
Statistical software |
SPSS, R |
Web authoring |
BigTree CMS, Google Sites |
Hardware
Faculty & staff desktops and laptops |
HP, HP Tablet PCs, Apple, Dell |
Student Program Laptops |
Students are encouraged to bring with them a system of their choice based on our hardware recommendations or you can purchase one of our Preferred Systems. See Student Laptop Program for details. |
Shared departmental printers |
Hewlett Packard or Canon printer/copiers |
Individual faculty or staff member printers |
Hewlett Packard DeskJet/InkJets Note: As part of the University's sustainability initiatives and cost-savings efforts, faculty and staff members are encouraged to use shared network printers rather than individual desktop units. |
Technology labs and classrooms |
HP, Apple, and Dell desktops or thin-client workstations, HP Tablet PCs, Wacom pen-enabled displays |
Last updated: 31-Jul-2023