Engineering Laptop Computer Requirement
NEW!
For Summer/Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Entering Engineering Students
Update 9/13/2024: If you are looking to buy a computer for 2025-2026, the Specification will be updated in the March 2025 timeframe.
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
| OS: | Windows 11 (64bit) (MacOS and Chrome OS not supported)* |
| Processor: | Intel 13th gen I5/i7 or Core Ultra 5/7 Series 1 or AMD Ryzen 5/7 7030/7040/8000 Series; or higher (Copilot+,SnapDragon,ARM Processors not recommended for this academic year) |
| Memory: | 32 GB RAM |
| Storage (SSD) | 500 GB Solid State Drive (SSD) or higher |
| Warranty: | 4 Year w/accident protection |
| Graphics Card: | Discrete/dedicated graphics card with 4GB Video RAM or higher (NVIDIA / AMD Only). Intel graphics explicitly do not meet requirement. |
| Video Conferencing Tools: | Video Camera; Headset or Microphone/Speakers |
| Backup: | 500 GB or higher Cloud backup service OR external SSD drive. |
Non-Computer Science students should NOT bring Macs.
* Students intending to enter Computer Science may consider a MacBook. (Optional) Please visit this page for details.
Additional Considerations
- Software: University Undergraduate bundle and Engineering Software Bundle.
- Laptop/Tablet: Your Computer should be a laptop or 2-in-1 tablet meeting the above specifications.
- Wireless: Wi-fi capable required
- Backup: It is imperative that you back up your work. The university no longer provides unlimited storage to students. You must purchase a backup device or service.
- 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
Do you still have questions?
If you need more immediate assistance, please email our Instructional Technology Office or call 540-231-9076.
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