The following minimum requirements are based on security recommendations as well as the software and services used by our community. To avoid service disruptions make sure your devices are kept up to date with the most current operating system
unless otherwise notified by ITS to delay a specific upgrade.
Minimum Security Requirements and Duo
Duo, RISD's 2FA program, requires both the access device and the authenticating device to meet the minimum requirements. This means the computer, web browser, or phone you are using to access Workday as well as the iOS or Android device used for the 2 factor authentication process. Duo will prompt you if a device is out-of-date or has reached end-of-life.
Minimum Operating System Requirements
Device
|
Not Yet Supported
|
Current
|
Minimum
|
Not Supported
(End-of-Life)
|
Mac Computer
| N/A
| macOS 12 Monterey or macOS 11 Big Sur
| macOS 10.15 Catalina
| macOS 10.14 Mojave (or lower)
|
Windows Computer
| Windows 11
| Windows 10
| Windows 10
| Windows 8 (or lower)
|
Android Phone / Tablet
| N/A
| Android 12
| Android 10
| Android 9 (or lower)
|
iOS Phone / Tablet
| N/A
| iOS 15.4
| iOS 15.0
| iOS 14.8.1 (or lower)
|
Minimum Computer Hardware Requirements
Laptop Program Requirements
Several academic majors require students to have department-specific laptop hardware and software tools used extensively within the departmental curriculum. If you are entering one of these departments please see the department specific recommendations on the Laptop Program page. Otherwise, you may follow the requirements listed above.
How do I check my device's operating system and hardware specifications?
Follow the directions provided by the device's manufacturer: