Here is a list of items you may find helpful on campus. They are not required but are what we recommend to get the most out of the IT services available.
Computer
Helpful Gadgets
Recommended Technology by Academic Department
Processor: i7 or equivalent processor
RAM: 16GB Memory (RAM)
Hard Drive: 512GB Solid State Drive
Internal camera
Microphone
Click here for computer recommendations by the academic department.
Headphones
Bluetooth speakers
USB Flash Drive
Mac users may find it helpful to purchase adapters for USB or HDMI to USB-C or Thunderbolt
Art and Art History: ITS Computer Recommendation
Biology: ITS Computer Recommendation, must have USB port, i5 or equivalent AMD processor is OK, and 32GB is suggested for a 4yr lifespan.
Chemistry: ITS Computer Recommendation
Communication: ITS Computer Recommendation, graphics card with at least 4GB GPU memory.
Computer Science: ITS Computer Recommendation
Economics: ITS Computer Recommendation. No Chromebook
Education: ITS Computer Recommendation; for more information, contact prospective major.
Engineering Science: ITS Computer Recommendation
English: ITS Computer Recommendation
Health Care Admin: ITS Computer Recommendation. Contact the department chair for more suggestions.
Mathematics: ITS Computer Recommendation. Matlab works better on PC, but only get it if you are a true programmer.
Music: ITS Computer Recommendation. No Chromebooks. Hardware needs for FOSS (MuseScore).
Philosophy: ITS Computer Recommendation
Physics and Astronomy: ITS Computer Recommendation. No Chromebooks. Mac is suggested.
Political Science: ITS Computer Recommendation
Psychology: ITS Computer Recommendation.Hardware recommendations for SPSS.
Religion: ITS Computer Recommendation
Sociology and Anthropology: ITS Computer Recommendation. The laptop is suggested for flexibility.
We currently don't have recommendations for these departments: