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Here are our current recommended specifications for a laptop:
Windows
- Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor
- 16 GB of memory
- 256 GB of storage (SSD preferred)
- Wireless card (WiFi 3)
- Built-in camera and microphone
- A currently supported version of Windows OS
Mac
- Apple M1 chip
- 8 GB of memory
- 256 GB of storage (SSD preferred)
- Wireless card (WiFi 3)
- Built-in camera and microphone
- A currently supported version of Mac OS
Please know that some courses require additional software that is only compatible with the Windows operating system or may require higher specifications.
All computers that connect to the St. Mary's University network are required to have Anti-virus software that is updated regularly, as well as having the latest security patches applied.
If you want to view our current student discounts for laptops, please log into Gateway using the following link:
https://gateway.stmarytx.edu/rattlers/new-undergraduates-computer-laptop-requirements