Technology Purchases

Software Purchases

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Microsoft Office

Microsoft and ³È×ÓÓ°Ôº provide MS Office 365 free to current students. You must create an account using your ³È×ÓÓ°Ôº student email account to take part in this offer. PLEASE remember the password you create on the Microsoft site.

 

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Suggested Specifications for Student Computers

  • Operating System:ÌýWindows 10 or higher or macOS 10.15ÌýCatalina or higherÌý (Chromebooks are not recommended as primary computers because of compatibility issues).
  • Portability:ÌýLaptops or Tablets
  • Memory:Ìýminimum of 8GB RAM (16GB recommended).Ìý
  • Processor Speed:Ìýminimum of Intel CoreÌýi5 or equivalent
  • Hard Drive/SSD:Ìý256 GB or larger
  • Wireless:Ìýany card that supports 802.11 n/ac protocols.
  • Webcam/Microphone:Ìýlaptops with built-in webcams/microphones recommended. Webcams are often required for online exams. External USB webcams and headsets may be used as well.

Some graduate level programs may provide computers to students. Please check with your program for specific information.

Note for School of Engineering Students:ÌýComputing requirements for students majoring in Engineering differ from those listed here. Please visitÌýthe Ìýfor more information.Ìý

Additional Information

  • Student Computer labs are available on campus in several locations.
  • All computers that use the ³È×ÓÓ°Ôº network are required to have an active antivirus program that is regularly updated.ÌýÌýLearn more about anti-virus programs.

  • File sharing and torrent software has, in the past, interfered with official University Business and valid educational endeavors and therefore, is not allowed at any time.

  • Some students choose to use Google Suite Apps in lieu of Microsoft Office. Google Drive includes a word processor, spreadsheet program, and presentation builder. These products are available through the student email interface.
  • You should backup your data to an external hard drive or to the cloud on a regular basis.