Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health minimum technology requirements

Updated for 2024-25

Students are required to own a laptop computer and iPad for coursework purposes by the first day of orientation. Although ATSU does not require a specific model or brand of computer, below are the minimum required specifications. For students using Title IV financial assistance, the financial aid Cost of Attendance includes an allocation for this purpose. Title IV funds will be available after matriculation.

Windows laptop specifications

  • Operating system: 64-bit version of Windows 10 or newer
    • Alternate versions of Windows 10, such as Windows RT and Windows 10 S, are NOT supported at this time
    • If you are using a Microsoft Surface device, please read this article for important instructions on Windows 10 “S mode” versus the standard Windows 10.  S mode is not compatible with Examplify
    • The versions of Windows 10 certified for use are 20H2, 21H1, 21H2, and Windows 11 21H2.
    • The English (United States) Language Pack must be installed
    • ExamSoft does not support tablet devices other than Surface Pro as detailed above
  • CPU Processor: Non-ARM based processor supported by your operating system
  • RAM: 16GB or higher
  • Wi-Fi capability
  • Hard drive: 4GB or higher of available space
  • For on-site support, and in order to back up the answer files to a USB drive, a working USB port is required. (Newer devices may require an adaptor)
  • A broadband internet connection (DSL, cable or other high-speed internet)

Mac laptop specifications

  • Operating system: MacOS 13 Ventura or newer
    • Server version of Mac OS X is not supported
    • For a better experience, we recommend that you take your exam on the same OS version that you have completed a recent successful mock exam
  • M1 and M2 processors are approved.
  • RAM: 16GB or higher
  • Wi-Fi capability
  • Hard Drive: 4GB or higher available space
  • For on-site support, and in order to back-up the answer files to a USB drive, a working USB port is required (Newer devices may require an adapter)
  • For technical troubleshooting, account passwords including device passwords may be required
  • A broadband internet connection (DSL, cable or other high-speed internet)

iPads

  • Hardware requirements: iPad 5+, iPad Air 2+, iPad Mini 4+, iPad Pro
  • Operating systems: iPadOS 13, iPadOS 14, and iPadOS 15 (iPad must not be modified/jailbroken)
  • 500 MB of free space required to commence an exam
  • Internet connection for download, registration, exam download and upload
  • Keyboard recommended, not required
  • Pencil recommended, not required
  • ATSU also highly recommends that you purchase extended warranty and/or insurance on your iPad device to ensure you can quickly repair or replace your device should it be damaged/lost/stolen etc.  Click here for more details
  • Do you own an iPad but are not sure which type? Follow this short video to determine which iPad you own

Multi-factor authentication

All students are required to use multi-factor authentication (MFA).  You will be provided with information about configuring this along with your account information.

These technology requirements pertain to students in these Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health programs

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine

Loupes with light

The minimum requirements for loupes are:

  • 2.5x magnification
  • light with a filter for curing composites
  • side shields
  • students MUST have by October 1st of their D1 (first) year
    • There is an allocation in the first-year Title IV Cost of Attendance that includes the purchase of loupes that will meet the minimum specifications for loupes through our preferred vendor Designs for Vision, Inc.

Digital Camera

The minimum requirements for a digital camera are:

  • Pentax/Ricoh 16MP
  • point and shoot camera
  • students MUST have by August 1st of their D2 (second) year
    • There is an allocation in the second-year Title IV Cost of Attendance that includes the purchase of a digital camera that meets the minimum specifications for a camera through our preferred vendor Lester Dine, Inc.