Engineering Computer Requirement
For Summer/Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 Entering Engineering Students
Latest Update: 4/7/2022
Intel Processors recommended. M1/ARM processors (M1 Macs, Surface Pro X) are not guaranteed to run software bundles. Students are responsible for academic consequences of deviation from the requirement.
| Minimum Requirement | Recommendation | |
| OS: | Windows 10 or 11 (MacOS and Chrome OS not supported) |
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| Processor: | Intel i5 or i7, 10th Gen or newer | Intel i7, 11th Gen or newer |
| Memory: | 16 GB RAM | 16+ GB RAM |
| Hard Drive: | 500 GB or larger Solid State Drive (SSD) |
1 TB or larger Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Warranty: | 3 Year w/accident protection | 4 Year w/accident protection |
| Input Tool: | Integrated Active Stylus (Wacom or N-trig) |
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| Graphics Card: | Discrete/dedicated (such as NVIDIA or AMD) | |
| Video Conferencing Tools: | Built-in Mic, Speakers, & Camera | Add a Headset with mic |
Minimum Requirements
- Computer: A laptop or 2-in-1 tablet with specifications meeting the minimum requirement -- see chart above.
- Wireless: required
- Warranty: 3 years onsite with accidental damage coverage (4 years recommended).
- Software: University Undergraduate bundle and Engineering Software Bundle.
- Backup: It is imperative that you back up your work. Backup space is provided for all VT students on Microsoft O365 and Google Drive.
- 2-Factor Authentication Devices: All VT users will be asked for a secondary confirmation of their identity at log-in, using a device in their possession, such as a smartphone or security token. More information
This requirement defines the minimum computing platform necessary for use during the four-year undergraduate academic cycle in the College of Engineering. The recommendations are optional specifications that can be mixed and matched to provide an improved computing experience.
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