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Recommended Minimum Technology Requirements

Using computer systems, software, and internet connections that do not meet these

minimum requirements could impact your ability to participate in and complete

your courses.

Computer:

Computer running Windows 8 or Windows 10.

CPU: 2GHz processor

Memory: 4GB Ram

Hard Disk: 256 GB

Web browsers:Use Chrome, Edge or Firefox.

Headphones, microphone, and a camera.

You can check to see if your computer is compatible with UCNLearn at this site:

d2l.ucn.ca/d2l/systemCheck

Internet connection:

Recommended: Wired or Wireless connectivity.  A wired network connection

is preferred. Internet bandwidth should have a minimum of 5 Mbps of download and 2 Mbps

of upload capacity.

You can test your internet connectivity here: https://www.speedtest.net

Recommended Computer Specs for AutoCAD or MasterCam:

CPU: 2.5GHz processor or better

Memory: 16GB Ram

Hard Disk: 512 GB or more

Graphics Card: 4GB Ram

DirectX 11 compatible

Students and staff have access to the building after-hours as long as they sign in and out with security, Everyone must provide details of where they will be on campus after hours. 

The Pas Campus

• Monday – Friday | 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
• Saturday – Sunday |12:00pm – 5:00pm

Students in residence will have 24-hour access to the campus.

UCN Thompson Campus 

• Monday – Friday | 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
• Saturday – Sunday |12:00pm – 5:00pm

 Oscar Lathlin Research Library Hours (The Pas campus): 

• Monday - Wednesday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 
• Tuesday & Friday 8:00 - 4:00 
• Saturday 12:00 - 4:00 
• Sunday closed 

Wellington & Madeleine Spence Memorial Library Hours (Thompson campus): 

• Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m.  - 9:00 p.m.  
• Friday 8:30 a.m.  - 5:00 p.m. 
• Saturday 12:00 p.m.  - 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday closed

UCN students have access to our free counselling services. 

• The Pas Campus: Counsellor,  Lorette George 204-627-8804. Resident Elder, Ernie Samatte 204-627-8581
• Thompson Campus: Counsellors, Tammy Moen 204-627-6459 and Kimberly Bee 204-677-7202. Resident Elder,  Lynda Neckoway  204-627-0634

Some may be wondering why UCN is staying open during the current crisis. First and foremost, it is our job to train and educate students, conduct research and ensure our students and graduates have the knowledge and skills they need to help build a better society. This is important work. UCN has a proud tradition of delivering education and training opportunities to northern and Indigenous students. While we manage this world-wide emergency, along with everyone, we must remember that UCN’s business is educating students, and we remain dedicated to this business and our students. We are still open because we still have work to do. Keeping the facility open avoids more difficult decisions that may impact staff and students. Nevertheless, we are well aware that things are changing day by day.

 UCN is keeping the most up to date information on the LATEST UPDATES page on the website. We have also compiled links to credible COVID-19 resources at this link: COVID-19 Resources.