The following recommendations provide the minimum specifications for an ideal learning experience whether learning remotely or face to face. If your college is not listed, refer to the general university recommendations.

General University Recommendations

Processor	2.4GHz Intel Core i5+/M1 Chip+
Memory	8GB+ RAM
Storage	250GB+ internal storage
Software	Office 365
Operating System	Windows 10; Mac OS 10.14 or higher
Wi-Fi	802.11ac or later standard
Accessories	16GB+ flash drive, webcam, microphone & Ethernet cable

Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, & Life Sciences

Processor	2.4GHz+ Intel Core i5+/M1 Chip+
Memory	8GB+ RAM
Storage	250GB+
Software	Office 365
Operating System	Windows 10 , Mac OS 10.12 or higher
Optional Accessories	16GB+ Flash Drive, Webcam, Microphone, Ethernet Cable

Note for Mac Users: Windows is recommended for Bumpers College students. Learn how to install Windows on a Mac with Boot Camp.

College of Education and Health Professions

Heads up! Intensive Stat users will need configurations similar to the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design recommendation.

Processor	AMD Ryzen™ 5, Intel Core i5+/M1 Chip+
Memory	8GB+ RAM
Storage	240GB+ internal storage
Software	Office 365
Operating System	Windows 10; Mac OS 10.13 or higher
Wi-Fi	802.11ac or later standard
Accessories	Webcam & microphone

College of Engineering

Heads up! Check with your department to verify specific computing needs. Incoming freshmen are required to have a computer that meets or exceeds these recommendations.

Processor	Intel Core i5+/M1 Chip+
Memory	8GB+ RAM
Storage	256GB solid-state storage
Software	Office 365
Operating System	Windows 10 or ability to boot into Windows 10
Battery Life	10 hours or better
Resolution	Minimum screen resolution of 1920 x 1080
Wi-Fi	802.11ac or later standard
Warranty	Accidental damage coverage (at least three years)
Accessories	Webcam for video, speakers for audio, and USB-C to USB-A adapter/dongle

Note for Mac Users: Windows is recommended for engineering students because some degrees require CAD programs. Learn how to install Windows on a Mac with Boot Camp.

Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design

Processor	Intel i7 Series or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 - Highest affordable CPU speed rating recommended
Memory	Reliable Performance -16GB+ RAM    Higher Performance 32GB RAM
Graphic Card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070, AMD Radeon RX 5700XT or Better
Graphics Card Memory	Reliable Performance - 4GB  Higher Performance 8GB
Display	Non Touch - 1920x1200 or higher
Storage	512GB SSD
Software	Office 365; Rhino; and Adobe Design Standard
Windows	Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Wi-Fi	802.11ac or later standard

Note for Mac Users: Windows is required for most CAD programs. Learn how to install Windows on a Mac with Boot Camp.

School of Law

Processor	Intel Core i3 or better or AMD Ryzen 5 Zen+/Zen2 processor or better
Memory	8GB+ RAM
Storage	250GB+
Software	Office 365
Warranty	3 or 4 year
Operating System	Windows 10; Mac OS 10.15

Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences

Macs are recommended for Art, Music, Theatre, and Journalism majors. Graphic Design majors can refer to the specifications below. For all other majors, students can purchase a Mac or Dell that meets general recommendations.

Graphic Design

Processor	M1 Pro or M1 Max
Memory	16GB+ RAM
Storage	512GB+
Screen Size	16" Recommended; 13" Acceptable
Warranty	Apple Extended Warranty, AppleCare+
Operating System	Mac OS Monterey
Software	Office 365; Adobe Creative Cloud
Suggested Accessories	External Hard Drive 1 or 2TB, external display, and an InkJet Printer

Walton College of Business

Note: The Windows version of Excel is required for several business courses. Log into the Walton Lab virtual environment to access this version of Excel from a Mac.