The general recommended specifications will provide greater computing capabilities than the minimum specifications as well as a longer lifespan. Minimum specifications are designed for typical academic tasks such as email, word processing, creating presentations, taking notes, accessing and participating in Elearning, and web conferencing.
Note: Please refer to the college-specific recommendations if you will be attending one of those programs.
General
| PC Laptop | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU: | i5 10th generation or newer | i7 10th generation or newer |
| Memory: | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage: | 256 GB SSD | 512 GB SSD |
| GPU (Video): | Integrated | Integrated |
| Camera: | 720p/Integrated | 720p/Integrated |
| Min screen resolution: | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Operating system: | Windows 10 Home (Or 11) | Windows 10 Professional (Or 11) Need to Upgrade? |
| Warranty: | none | 3 years |
| Apple Laptop | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU: | M1 | M1 |
| Memory: | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage: | 256 GB SSD | 512 GB SSD |
| GPU (Video): | M1 | M1 |
| Camera: | 720p/Integrated | 720p/Integrated |
| Min screen resolution: | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Operating system: | macOS 12 Monterey | Latest OS |
| Warranty: | none | 3 years |
College Specific
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