Student Technology Requirements

Laptop Requirements

Apple OS computers could experience issues with some of the software we use at Aerospace. There is additional software that would need to be purchased if specific software is required for student's classes and coursework.

Airplane Flight Training Requirements

Here is a list of items you will need for flight training. All items can be purchased upon arriving at UND; however, most items can be purchased ahead of time.

• Aviation headset with dual plug (not available at Aviator's Corner)
• iPad Mini, iPad, 11-inch iPad Air, or the 11-inch iPad Pro (the new 13-inch iPad Air and iPad Pro, and the previous generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro are not authorized for use during flight training due to the size of the device)
• iPad compatible kneeboard
• UND edition ForeFlight subscription*
• UND Piper Archer Checklist (must be purchased upon arriving at UND)
• Logbook
• Lanyard with an ID holder
• Dual-colored (white/red) flashlight**
• View-limiting device such as foggles or a view-limiting hood**
• Dedicated flight bag to contain all of the above items

Helicopter Flight Training Requirements

Here is a list of items you will need for flight training:

• iPad Mini
• R44 Checklist (must be purchased upon arriving at UND)
• UND edition ForeFlight subscription*

ForeFlight Subscription

*The UND edition ForeFlight subscription must be purchased from UND over email or in-person. All required aircraft manufacturers and UND Flight Operations publications are included in the UND edition ForeFlight subscription, not the regular ForeFlight subscription. Do not purchase a ForeFlight subscription from ForeFlight. If you already have a ForeFlight subscription, please email pubs@aero.UND.edu for information on how to set up the UND edition ForeFlight subscription. You are encouraged to email pubs@aero.UND.edu to create your UND edition ForeFlight account prior to your arrival at UND; however, you also have the option to set it up in-person while visiting Aviator's Corner. Students starting in the Fall of 2025 can request a subscription after July 15, 2025.

** Not needed immediately

Distance Students

In addition to the recommended computer specifications, Distance Engineering Degree Program students, or any student taking an engineering class via distance delivery mode (online) with PDF formatted exams, will need to refer to the technical requirements necessary for using ProctorU for administration of exams.

Distance Engineering Proctor U Requirements

Laptop Requirements

• 16GB RAM
• 256GB or larger Solid State Drive (SSD)
• Intel i7 or equivalent processor
• Recommended: dedicated graphics card

School of Law students are required to own a laptop computer that is compatible with software used for instruction and exams, and to own a headset that is compatible with their computer. The following information will assist you in ensuring that you are in compliance with these requirements.

Laptop Computer

Both PCs and Macs are supported. The following table provides both minimum requirements and recommendations for each type of computer:

Additional Requirements

• Students must have administrator access to their computers (this will typically be the case unless you are using a computer owned by someone else).
• Computers purchased in another country must have an English language pack installed.
• Microsoft Office 365 and antivirus software. 

Microsoft 365 Information

Not Supported

• Chromebooks, iPads, and tablets are not compatible with the software UND School of Law uses for exams and, therefore, do not meet the laptop requirement.
• Alternate versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11, such as Windows RT and Windows 10 and 11 "S mode" are NOT supported or compatible with our testing software.
• Virtual operating systems such as VMWare, Parallels, etc. are not supported.
• Test taking software does not support touchscreen input devices on Mac or Windows laptops.