Canvas

Canvas is the platform used to host online courses at Seton Hill University. Once you are enrolled at Seton Hill you will receive free access to Canvas. Below is a list of basic computer system requirements to ensure the best online learning experience. If possible, use the most up-to-date versions and fastest connections. Canvas will still run with the minimum specifications, but you may experience slower loading times.

System Requirements

A Laptop* or Desktop Computer with One of the Following Operating Systems:

• Windows 10
• Mac OSX 10.14 or newer


Note: Chromebooks and mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets are not consistently supported by Canvas and are therefore not recommended or supported for online learning.

Computer Speed and Processor

• Use a newer computer - no older than 5 years if possible.
• 4 GB of RAM

• 2 GHz processor


Screen Size

• Canvas is best viewed at a minimum resolution of 800 x 600. 


Internet Speed

• High speed internet connection with a connection speed of 1.5 MB/s or better is recommended.
• Minimum of 512kbps.


Screen Readers

• Macintosh: VoiceOver (latest version for Safari)

• PC: JAWS (latest version for Microsoft Edge)

• PC: NVDA (latest version for Firefox)

• There is no screen reader support for Canvas in Chrome


NOTE: Your computer must also have a sound card with speakers and microphone or capability to use an external headset with a microphone and an external webcam (for selected courses).

Lockdown Browser & Respondus Monitor

Many of Seton Hill’s online courses require the use of LockDown Browser (LDB) and a webcam for online exams. LockDown Browser is a web browser available as a FREE download.

This short video explains how Lockdown Browser works.

Download and install LockDown Browser here.

LockDown Browser System Requirements

Hard Drive Space

• Windows: 75 MB permanent space on the hard drive

• Mac: 120 MB permanent space on the hard drive


Browser Requirements

LockDown Browser is a client application that is installed to a local computer. Both the Windows edition and the Mac edition of the browser are based on Chromium, Google's open-source framework. Students do NOT need Google's Chrome browser installed; nor will this version affect a Chrome browser that's already installed.

Respondus Monitor (Webcam) System Requirements

Respondus Monitor is a companion product to LockDown Browser that uses a webcam to video record the exam session

System Requirements

• Web camera (internal or external) & microphone


LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor may run in older operating systems but students may encounter unexpected results.

* Due to the significant tuition discount provided through the Online Bachelor's Degree & Certificate Program, a laptop is not provided by Seton Hill through this program. However, Seton Hill does provide software and computer support (see above). Participation in the Mobile Learning Program varies among graduate degree programs. Visit Mobile Learning at the Hill to find out more.