Student Technology Guide for Academic Year 2022 - 2023
(Including the Med Student Technology Requirement and other important information you'll need to set-up your devices)

Welcome from Drexel
College of Medicine
Information Technology
The Med Student Technology Requirement
Official Requirement for Class of 2026
Computer Set-Up Checklist
iPad Set-Up Checklist
About Computer Accounts,
Policies and Resources
Third and Fourth
Year Information
Zoom, Blackboard Collaborate, Drexel Streams
Help with Videos, Notes, Passwords & Browsers
Getting Computer HELP
Frequently Asked Questions

 

The Technology Requirement
(The Official Requirement for the Class of 2026)

All first year medical students in the 2022-2023 academic year are required to have the following:

  • An Apple iPad running IOS version 15 or higher. Wifi only is acceptable.

  • A Windows or Mac laptop computer. This must be a laptop and running Windows or Apple Mac operating system.

  • Internet Service. Home access to the Internet.

The 2014-15 Requirement

You will use devices for various purposes throughout your four years of medical school in and out of class. Students are eligible for discounts from Apple, Dell and some other online computer stores. Check out Drexel IT's Computer Purchases page for options.
View specific instructions here to get Drexel discounts from specific manufacturers.


 iPad
- Hardware Requirements: iPad 5+, iPad Air 2+, *iPad Mini 4+, iPad Pro.
- Operating Systems: iPadOS 15 (Only officially approved versions of iPadOS are supported. Beta versions are not supported).
- 500 MB of free space required to commence an exam.
- iPad must not be modified (e.g. Jailbroken).
 - Internet connection for download, registration, exam download and upload.

*The screen size of an iPad mini may not be ideal for taking exams.

The DrexelMed minimum requirement is only for the WiFi version but be aware that there are iPads that can use cellular phone service as well. These require a data plan, can be quite expensive and are NOT required. See an Apple comparison chart

Laptop
- Must be running at least Windows 10 OS or Mac OS 10.14
- Must have a webcam and microphone

The nature of the technology marketplace is that it changes rapidly. Please see the Drexel University IT Specifications and Buyers' Guide for recommendations. These requirements reflect the published specifications of several third parties (e.g., ExamSoft, NBME), which may change at any time.

Wireless Internet on Campus
There are a few wireless networks which you will see while on campus. Both the Philadelphia Queen Lane and West Reading campus both have and use the same wireless networks. See the Computer Set-Up Checklist for more information getting connected.