School of Education students should have a PC or Mac laptop to bring to class. Laptops should meet or exceed the following criteria:
PC Laptop | |
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Processor: | Intel Core i5 or i7 |
RAM: | 8 GB or more (16 GB recommended) |
Hard Drive: | 500 GB or larger |
Operating System: | Windows 11 |
Network Card: | Gigabit Ethernet port/adapter |
Wireless: | 802.11ac |
Camera & Audio: | Built-in webcam and microphone |
Warranty: | At least 3 years (onsite support service with accidental damage coverage) |
Software: | Microsoft Office |
Students may take advantage of special pricing offered through UM IT Partners.
Mac Laptop | |
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Processor: | M1 or M2 |
RAM: | 4 GB or more (8 GB recommended) |
Hard Drive: | 500 GB or larger |
Additional Storage: | USB Flash Drive |
Operating System: | Mac OS X |
Network Card: | Gigabit Ethernet port/adapter |
Wireless: | 802.11ac |
Camera & Audio: | Built-in webcam and microphone |
Warranty: | AppleCare Protection Plan (Does not cover accidental damage) |
Software: | Microsoft Office |
Students may take advantage of special pricing offered through UM IT Partners.