Faculty & Staff Computer Recommendations
The following recommendations provide the minimum specifications for teaching remotely or face to face, as well as working from home.
In addition to having a device (laptop, desktop or tablet) that meets the minimum recommendations, faculty teaching remotely should have access to a reliable Internet connection at a minimum of 10Mbps for upload and download. Take the Internet speed test.
General University Recommendations
| Processor | 5th generation or later processor (I-5 or equivalent) 1.6 GHz or better |
|---|---|
| Memory | 8GB+ RAM |
| Storage | 256GB+ internal storage; 512GB+ total storage (including cloud based storage) |
| Software | Microsoft 365; Windows Defender (included with Windows 10+) |
| Operating System | Windows 10; MacOS 10.12 or later or iOS 11 or later |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac or later standard |
| Accessories | 16GB+ flash drive, webcam, microphone & Ethernet cable |
| Warranty | 3 Year Dell Pro Support (plus); 3 Year AppleCare+ |