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Required Technology

As a result of the changing landscape in higher education and the need for students to have the technology necessary to complete their assigned coursework, Texas A&M University will require all students to have an appropriate computer/device. Enrolled students are now required to purchase/own a computer to complement the course instruction. To insure computers meet the demands of our degree programs, we have listed minimum specifications for the college.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences undergraduate students

In addition to the minimum specifications for the college, for some majors/programs within the college, there are more specific requirements. Those are listed below, but we recommend contacting your advisor or department for any other requirements for devices, peripherals or applications that you may need to be successful in your academic career.

General minimum requirements for students in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences:

  • Desktop or Laptop with the following minimum requirements:
    • Intel i5 8th Generation processor or equivalent
    • 8 GB of RAM
    • 256 GB storage system
    • Wifi capable
    • 13 Inch screen size
    • Discrete graphics card
    • Integrated Webcam
  • Smartphone (for use in proctored testing for online courses) with the following minimum requirements:
    • Camera
    • Suitable data plan to support video streaming

As an alternative to the Smartphone, students may use a USB-based web camera with tripod or stand, capable of being used in similar fashion to the Smartphone for use in proctored testing associated with online courses.

Department of Agricultural Economics

While not required, students majoring in agricultural economics (AGEC) and agribusiness (AGBU) should ensure that their laptop is conducive to working with Microsoft Excel.

Department of Biological Engineering (BAEN and AGSM majors)

  • Laptop with the following minimum requirements:
    • Intel i7 processor
    • 8 GB of RAM
    • 256 GB storage system
    • WiFi capable
    • Discrete graphics card
    • Webcam
    • AGSM ONLY – 1 HDMI port, 2 USB ports
  • Smartphone (for use in proctored testing for online courses) with the following minimum requirements:
    • Camera
    • Suitable data plan to support video streaming

As an alternative to the Smartphone, students may use a USB-based web camera with tripod or stand, capable of being used in similar fashion to the Smartphone for use in proctored testing associated with online courses.

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