Overview
The following minimum hardware standards are intended to be a consistent baseline for all university-owned Windows and Macintosh computers. College and department approved applications can be added to this base standard as appropriate.
Laptops
Windows - (Revised Date 05/22/2025)
Refer to Dell Purchase Process for a guide on purchasing items from Dell Premier.
Employee
Family of Products:
- Dell: Pro, Pro Max, Pro Plus, Latitude, Precision
- HP: EliteBook, ZBook
- 14 and 16 inch models
Component |
Minimum Specifications |
Processor |
Intel® Core™ 5 |
Memory |
16GB |
Storage |
512GB |
Operating System |
Windows 11 Pro 64bit |
Warranty |
3 Years |
Accidental Damage |
3 Years |
Windows Autopilot Registered? |
Yes |
Student Assistants / Student Loan Programs
Component |
Minimum Specifications |
Processor |
Intel® Core™ 3 |
Memory |
8 GB |
Storage |
256GB |
Operating System |
Windows 11 Pro 64bit |
Warranty |
3 Years |
Accidental Damage |
3 Years |
Windows Autopilot Registered? |
Yes |
Apple - (Revised Date 05/22/2025)
Employee
Family of Products:
- Macbook Pro, Mackbook Air
- 14 and 16 inch models
Component |
Specifications |
Processor |
M4 chip |
Memory |
16GB |
Storage |
512GB |
Operating System |
macOS Sequoia |
AppleCare |
4 Years |
Apple DEP? |
Yes |
Desktop - (Revised Date 05/22/2025)
Employee
Family of Products:
- Dell Pro, Pro Max, Precision
- HP Elite, Pro, Z Workstation
Component |
Minimum Specifications |
Processor |
Intel® Core™ i5 |
Memory |
16GB |
Storage |
512GB |
Service |
4 Years |
Autopilot? |
Yes |
Miscellaneous/Peripherals
Tablet Standards (Revised Date 05/22/2025)
- Apple iPad, Apple DEP Enrolled
Audio/Visual Standards (Revised Date 06/02/2017)
Item |
Recommended Minimum Standards |
Vendor |
Extron Electronics |
Digital Projector |
Epson, Panasonic, Sony, Hitachi |
Lamp |
4500 lumens |
Video connection |
HDMI,VGA, RS262, HDBase T |
Standard Lecture Rooms |
Spectrum Freedom One Life Lectern |
Printer Minimum Standards (Revised Date 02/28/2017)