Presentation College’s Digital Campus Initiative is intended to better enhance the learning experience of all students. Please note the following technology requirements for attending Presentation College:
1. All degree-seeking students are required to have a laptop.
2. All laptops must meet the required specifications.
3. All laptops must be registered online with the Presentation College Help Desk.
Additional information on the requirements:
1. All degree-seeking students are required to have a laptop.
a. ONLY PC Virtual students have the option of a laptop OR a desktop.
b. Secondary Education students are recommended to purchase a tablet notebook but a laptop is sufficient.
c. Students can purchase or use their own laptop (if the requirements below are met) OR order a laptop through Presentation College. If ordering a laptop through Presentation College the “Laptop/Tablet Notebook Order Form” located at https://help.presentation.edu must be completed and returned at least 3 weeks BEFORE the first day of classes.
2. All laptops must meet the following required specifications.
a. All laptops must meet the following hardware requirements:
| Operating System | Windows 7 or Windows 8 |
| CPU | Dual Core 2 GHz processor of better |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB or more |
| Hard Disk Drive | 120 GB or more |
| CD/DVD drive | CD-RW/DVD |
| Display | 12 inch or larger screen |
| Wireless | 802.11g/n Wireless card |
| Computer must be less than 4 years old. | |
b. Students are responsible for ensuring that the program “DyKnow” is installed on their laptop prior to orientation/validation. Instructions on downloading and installing DyKnow can be found at: https://help.presentation.edu
c. If you have questions on the hardware specifications or installing DyKnow you can email or call the Help Desk at help@presentation.edu or 605-229-8411.
3. All laptops must be registered online with the Presentation College Help Desk.
a. Laptops must be registered online using the “Laptop Registration Form” link located at: https://help.presentation.edu
You must complete the online laptop registration or a laptop will be purchased for you and charged to your account.
Note about Mac computers.
Mac computers are not recommended for students. If a student has a Mac laptop or will be purchasing one please be aware that not all software programs at Presentation College will be compatible. The current workaround for incompatible programs on a Mac is to run a Windows virtual machine. Please be aware that it is the student’s responsibility to have and if necessary purchase a VALID copy of the Windows operating system for their Mac if required for classes. Contact the Help Desk for additional details.
Presentation College Help Desk
The Presentation College Help Desk provides technical assistance related to your laptop or other general technical questions. You may contact the PC Help Desk at 605-229-8411 or 1-800-437-6060, extension 411 or email: help@presentation.edu or visit https://help.presentation.edu Walk‐in technical support is available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. The Presentation College Help Desk is located on the Aberdeen campus at room E211 of the main building.
If you have any questions at all please contact the PC Help Desk.
