F O R  S T U D E N T S
L A P T O P / D E S K T O P / T A B L E T
For students, our recommendations and minimum system requirements are meant to provide general guidelines on which computer configurations work best for you. Different recommended and minimum configurations for faculty and staff. 
They focus on hardware specifications of the device. If you have declared a major, we recommend checking with the department to see if it requires specific computer configurations. 
L A P T O P Computers
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Recommended Configurations
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We recommend systems that meet or exceed the following specifications:
P R O C E S S O R (CPU): 
Intel Core i5 (sixth generation or newer) or equivalent
O P E R A T I N G   S Y S T E M: 
Microsoft Windows 10 Professional x64  
M E M O R Y: 8 GB RAM
S T O R A G E: 500 GB internal storage drive
M O N I T O R / D I S P L A Y:  
14" LCD monitor, resolution of 1600 x 900 or better.
N E T W O R K   A D A P T E R: 
802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter.
O T H E R:  
Internal or external Webcam, lock, carrying case, external hard drive for backups.
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Minimum Requirements
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We support the following minimum computer configurations which you can use to connect to the campus-wide network.
Note: 
The following lists minimum requirements that allow for network connectivity and other basic functions. If you are planning on purchasing a new computer, please use the recommended configurations above.
P R O C E S S O R (CPU):
Intel Core i5 (sixth generation or newer) or equivalent.
O P E R A T I N G   S Y S T E M:
Microsoft Windows 10 x64  
M E M O R Y : 8 GB RAM
S T O R A G E :  500 GB internal storage drive.
M O N I T O R / D I S P L A Y:
13" LCD monitor
Network Adapter:
802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
Other: Lock, carrying case
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D E S K T O P Computer
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Recommended Configurations
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We recommend systems that meet or exceed the following specifications:
P R O C E S S O R (CPU):
Intel Core i5 (sixth generation or newer) or equivalent.
O P E R A T I N G  S Y S T E M: 
Microsoft Windows 10 Professional x64.    
M E M O R Y:
8 GB RAM
S T O R A G E:  
512 GB internal Solid State Drive (SSD) or 1 TB internal HDD
M O N I T O R / D I S P L A Y: 
24" LCD monitor
Network Adaptor: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter.
O T H E R:
Webcam, lock, external drive for backups
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Minimum Requirements
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We support the following minimum computer configurations.
Note: 
The following lists minimum requirements that allow for network connectivity and other basic functions. If you are planning on purchasing a new computer, please use the recommended configurations above.
P  R O C E S S O R (CPU):
Intel Core i3 (sixth generation or newer) or equivalent.
O P E R A T I N G   S Y S T E M:
Microsoft Windows 10 x64   
M E M O R Y:
8 GB RAM
S T O R A G E: 
500 GB internal storage drive
M O N I T O R / D I S P L A Y:
15" LCD monitor
O T H E R:
802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
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Tablet Computers
Tablets are of growing interest in the classroom environment and are an innovative method for note-taking. When paired with a keyboard, tablets that meet the above requirements are sometimes even used as a replacement for a laptop. New tablet computers come with Windows, iOS or Android operating systems. Capabilities and the number of programs available depend on the operating system choice and the hardware of the device. Consult with your academic advisor if you are unsure about the need for a tablet in your field of study.