Please Note: All downloads referenced in the following sections are safe to download and are required for your online courses.

Computer Specifications

Canvas runs on Windows, MacOS and Linux operating systems and the basic computer specifications for Canvas include the optimal screen size, computer speed and processor and information about compatible screen readers. For more information on minimum computer requirements, visit basic computer specifications for Canvas (scroll to the bottom of the page).

Web Browsers

There are a variety of web browsers supported by Canvas. It is recommended to have at least 2 of the recommended browsers installed on your computer. For more information on supported web browsers, visit browsers that Canvas supports.

In the rare situation where something may not load or work correctly in one browser please try the following steps

Update the browser and if that doesn't solve the problem
Switch to the secondary browser

Mines Necessary Technology

For students who will be fully online, which means not attending any face-to-face courses, only online courses, there are a few more hardware and software requirements to consider. Fully online students will need a webcam, a faster internet connection than specified in Canvas basic requirements page, and the use of Zoom, the Mines supported conferencing tool. For more information on the Mines online learning requirements, visit acquiring necessary technology.

If you experience difficulty with any of the supported browsers, it is recommended that you first see if any browser updates are available, then try using an alternate browser to see if this resolves the problem.