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Your Personal Computer
The computer that you intend to use to complete online coursework must meet certain minumum requirements. We recommend that you check the capabilities of your computer before accessing your online course.
Computer-Related Recommendations for Online Students and Faculty
- Important information regarding your online course at Plattsburgh State will likely be communicated to you through your Plattsburgh State e-mail account. If your preferred e-mail is not your Plattsburgh State Webmail, you should access your Webmail and forward your mail to your preferred e-mail.
- Install Microsoft Word or any other word processing software that generates document (.doc or .rtf) files.
Your Windows-Based Computer:
Minimum Computer Requirements
- Windows 98
- Pentium II Processor
- 64 MB RAM
- 56K modem or direct connection to the Internet
Minimum Web Browser Requirements
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or Mozilla Firefox for SLN courses
- View Browser Readiness for ANGEL courses
Your Macintosh Computer:
Minimum Computer Requirements
- MacOS 9.X
- PowerPC G3 Processor
- 64MB RAM
- 56K modem or direct connection to the Internet
Minimum Web Browser Requirements
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or Mozilla Firefox for SLN courses
- View Browser Readiness for ANGEL courses
Contact Information
For more information about Online Learning at Plattsburgh State, please contact us:
Online Learning
Phone: (518) 564-4234
Toll-Free Phone: (800) 787-8773
Fax: (518) 564-4236
E-mail: online-learning@plattsburgh.edu
Mailing Address
Library & Information Services
SUNY Plattsburgh
2 Draper Avenue
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Note: When communicating with us about online courses and programs, please provide as much information as possible, including your name, student status, contact information, course title, course section, and semester.