Supported Technology and Student Systems
Student systems guide
- For Faculty and Staff: An overview of online tools used to manage student records and support student activities at DePauw.
Online portals for students
- For Students: A reference for the online tools used to manage your activities, connect to resources, and review your records at DePauw.
| Antivirus protection | Symantec AntiVirus |
| Desktop and laptop operating systems | Windows 11, macOS Monterey through Ventura, Oracle VirtualBox for Mac |
| Email, calendaring, and collaboration tools | Google Workspace Includes Gmail, Calendar, Drive cloud storage, Google Docs, Google Forms (survey tools), Google Meet (video conferencing), and Google Earth, among other tools |
| Image, graphics, and multimedia design | Adobe Fireworks, Photoshop, Flash |
| Office productivity - word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc. | Microsoft Office 365 (Windows and Mac) Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint |
| Statistical software | SPSS, R |
| Web authoring | BigTree CMS, Google Sites |
| Faculty & staff desktops and laptops | HP, HP Tablet PCs, Apple, Dell |
| Student Program Laptops | Students are encouraged to bring with them a system of their choice based on our hardware recommendations or you can purchase one of our Preferred Systems. See Student Laptop Program for details. |
| Shared departmental printers | Hewlett Packard or Canon printer/copiers |
| Individual faculty or staff member printers | Hewlett Packard DeskJet/InkJets Note: As part of the University's sustainability initiatives and cost-savings efforts, faculty and staff members are encouraged to use shared network printers rather than individual desktop units. |
| Technology labs and classrooms | HP, Apple, and Dell desktops or thin-client workstations, HP Tablet PCs, Wacom pen-enabled displays |
Last updated: 31-Jul-2023