Operating Systems

Learners receive a Microsoft Office license to use during their time at Nexford University. Most projects and assessments can be completed using a Microsoft or a Google application. A note about Windows operating systems: Microsoft periodically ends support for its older operating systems. Our minimum computer system requirement in the chart below reflects these changes.

Web Browsers

Web browsers listed in the chart below have been tested and validated for use with our website. Other web browsers not listed may not work as well and will be unsupported and tested by Nexford.

Device Type

Nexford University strongly recommends using a personal, non-corporate device for seamless access to its platforms. Learners using a corporate device are responsible for addressing any potential security restrictions by coordinating with their internal IT department to ensure the University’s services are accessible.

Two-Factor Authentication

Nexford University has initiated the use of a two-factor authentication system to increase privacy and enhance security for learners accessing its systems. The University uses two-factor authentication to verify the identity of the learner who accesses the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) through the use of two independent means of evidence. The purpose of two-factor authentication is to protect the learner identity and ensure that the learner who enrolled into the academic program is the same person accessing the LMS.

Download the Adobe Reader Plug-In

In order to view PDF documents, your computer must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed with the latest version available for your operating system.

Download the Adobe Reader, then follow the installation instructions available on the download page.