Technology Recommendations

Minimum Standards:

  • 8GB Memory
  • Intel Core i5/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor
  • 256GB – 512GB solid-state hard drive
  • Windows 11 Home

Recommended Standards:

  • 16GB RAM
  • Intel Core i7 / AMD Ryzen 7 processor*
  • 1TB solid-state hard drive
  • Windows 11 Home/Windows 11 Pro

*for curriculums with intense graphical work and CAD design

Web Browsers

Firefox / Chrome (both are free and available on all Operating Systems)

Although it is not required to bring a laptop to all classes, it is a recommendation. Please see your syllabus for specific course requirements.

Tablets & Chromebooks

Chromebooks (or MAC / PC tablets) are not recommended because they do not have adequate computing power or they have software compatibility issues.