For those looking to bring a personal computer to campus, we have some general guidelines to ensure a positive personal computing experience.
Consider that hardware purchased as an incoming freshman may need to last for the entire academic career. Please consider investing in hardware that will last and continue to perform well after four or more years.
*Note: These are not requirements, rather guidelines and suggestions. Most computers will work for students.
| Windows PC | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Processor: | Core i3 | Core i5 or better |
| RAM: | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard Drive: | 128 GB SSD | 256 GB SSD or larger |
| Operating System: | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Wireless: | 802.11 AC | 802.11 AC/AX |
| Software: | Microsoft Office 2019/365* | Microsoft Office 2019/365* |
*Note: Complimentary Office 365 is offered to all current students, faculty, and staff.
| Mac | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Processor: | Core i3 | Core i5 or better |
| RAM: | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard Drive: | 128 GB SSD | 256 GB SSD or larger |
| Operating System: | macOS Catalina | macOS Catalina |
| Wireless: | 802.11 AC | 802.11 AC/AX |
| Software: | Microsoft Office 2019/365* | Microsoft Office 2019/365* |
*Note: Complimentary Office 365 is offered to all current students, faculty, and staff.