Hardware Recommendations
Chromebooks, Android devices, and iPads are NOT recommended for students to use as their primary device. Certain programs for classes (testing software, plug-ins, etc.) will not work on these devices. We strongly recommend that you buy or bring a Windows PC with Windows 10 or Windows 11 or Apple Mac device with Mac OS 11.7.4 or higher (Big Sur, Monterey, or Ventura).
| Description | Specifications |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 or i7 for PC's (Intel i5 processors are preferred) M1 or M2 for Mac's |
| Memory | 8GB RAM minimal (16GB RAM preferred) |
| Hard Drive | 256 GB or more (256 GB or higher SSD drives are preferred) |
| Wireless Card (laptops) | Wireless cards 802.11 ac or ax (Intel cards are preferred) |
| Operating System | Windows 10, Windows 11, or Mac OS 11.7.4 or higher (Big Sur, Monterey, or Ventura) |
| Software Packages | Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Office for Mac 365 |
| Anti-virus Software | Microsoft Windows Defender, (already installed with Windows 10 and 11) McAfee, Norton,
or AVG For Mac's we recommend Sophos |
| Web Browsers | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari (Apple only) |
| Anti-Spyware/Anti-Adware | Malwarebytes |
| Other Programs | Adobe Reader and VLC Media Player |
| Warranty | 3 years or more |
| Accessories | Flash Drive, Jump Drive 8 GB or higher, If living on campus, bring a cable lock and network cable for your dorm room |