Overview
Fleming students and staff often study and work using personal computing devices belonging to the individual, not the college. This practice is commonly known as Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). This user standard defines the responsibilities and expectations of Fleming users when studying or working from a personal BYOD device, both on and off campus.
Use the link below to view the standard in full:
The Fleming College ITS Service Desk is available to assist users with questions related to configuring BYOD devices according to this standard and any system or application settings required to access Fleming’s IT resources.
BYOD System Requirements
The system requirements below provide a general-purpose minimum recommendation for computer hardware and software required to access and utilize the College’s IT resources. Some academic programs may have other more specialized requirements. Consult the academic program guide for these requirements where they exist.
| Operating System |
Windows 11
macOS 14 or later (*) |
| Processor (CPU) |
Intel Dual Core 2.XX GHz or AMD Processor
Apple Mac system-on-a-chip (SOC) M series. |
| Memory (RAM) |
8 GB minimum, (16 GB recommended) |
| Hard Drive (Storage) |
128 GB of available space.
Solid state drive (SSD) recommended. |
| Display Resolution |
Capable Full High Definition Plus (Full HD).
1920 x 1080 resolution |
| External Display Output |
Support for an external display connection using a HDMI or USB-C port. |
| Network |
Wireless (Wi-Fi) adapter that supports wireless (802.11n) or better |
| Webcam |
A webcam with Standard High Definition (HD). |
| Devices |
Audio speakers/headset and microphone |
| Internet Connectivity |
Access to reliable Internet with a minimum throughput speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. |
| Virus Protection |
An up-to-date antivirus client is required. Windows Defender is included with Windows 11 at no additional cost. |
(*) Windows operating system is preferred as some academic software is not available for macOS.
Note: Chromebooks are not recommended as many of the College’s software applications are not available for this platform.
Safeguarding Fleming Information on BYOD
Fleming's electronic information is generally more at risk of being compromised, corrupted, or lost when accessed using a BYOD due to:
- the vulnerability of laptops or other mobile devices to theft or loss;
- the risk of unauthorized persons accessing the device; and
- unintentional storage or retention of information on BYOD devices without the user being aware (e.g. file downloads, browser cache, etc.)