Browser Requirements & Settings for Blackboard 

Current Recommendations:

Firefox Version 19

Chrome Version 26 

Safari 5.1 for Mac

Browsers are often updated. Please check  Blackboard's Supported Browsers  for further information. You will also find information for Apple Mac operating systems.

For more information on how to find out if you have a 32-bit or a 64-bit operating system visit the Microsoft Windows Help and How-to page. Campus computers utilize the Windows 7 operating system (32-bit).

Respondus Lockdown Browser

Some instructors require this browser for testing in Blackboard. Download Respondus Lock Down Browser free download. Respondus runs in conjunction with Internet Explorer.  If you are running IE version 8, it is recommended that you update to the latest release.

Verifying your Firefox version

Follow these instructions to verify your Firefox version.