If you are bringing a computer to campus, the guidelines below will help you to know hardware specifications it needs to meet. Several vendors also offer discounts to Ä¢¹½tv students when purchasing a new computer. Visit Tech Deals for more information.
If you are considering a Chromebook, Chromebooks function the same as PCs and Macs for many tasks, such as accessing MyÄ¢¹½tv, Ä¢¹½tv email, D2L, etc. However, some software suites will not operate to their fullest potential.
We generally recommend students purchase a Windows or Mac computer, according to the guidelines below. We do not recommend a specific brand or model over another.
Recommended New Purchase
- Processors: i5 Processors or Apple M3
- RAM: 16GB
- Hard Drive: 256GB SSD
- Operating Systems: Windows 11 or macOS Sequoia
- Networking- one of two options:
- Network Card for wired connection to Ä¢¹½tv (Dorms)
- Wireless: 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking
Minimum Recommended System
- Processors: i3 Processors or Apple M1
- RAM: 4GB
- Hard Drive: 160GB
- Operating System: Windows 10 or macOS Ventura
- Networking- one of two options:
- Network Card for wired connection to Ä¢¹½tv network (Dorms)
- Wireless: 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking
Printers in the Residence Halls
- Wireless printers may not be used in the residence halls.
*Please note, we do not support or service printers.
Options to Consider
- While there is storage available on OneDrive, you may want to consider the following physical mediums for storage:
- Flash drive
- External or portable hard drive
- Locking mechanism for laptops