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 ensure computers meet the demands of our degree programs, we have listed minimum specifications for the College.
I’m an Undergraduate Student. What Do I Do?
Here are the minimum specifications for the College, along with more specific requirements for some majors. 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.
What’s Required?
- Minimum Requirements Windows:
- Processor: Intel i5 14th Generation processor or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB of RAM
- Storage: 512 GB SSD
- Screen Size: 13 inch
- Webcam: Integrated webcam
- Network: Integrated WiFi
- Minimum Requirements MacOS:
- Processor: Apple M3 Chip
- Memory: 16 GB unified memory
- Storage: 512 GB SSD
- Screen Size: 13 inch
- Webcam: Integrated webcam
- Network: Integrated WiFi
- Smartphone (for use in proctored testing for online courses, in-class surveys, and polls) 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 a tripod or stand. This camera can be used in a similar fashion to the Smartphone for proctored testing associated with online courses.
- Other Requirements – You must have a device capable of supporting Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This can be a mobile device—such as an iPhone, iPad, or Android phone or tablet—that can run the latest version of its operating system. Alternatively, you can use a hardware token, such as a YubiKey.
Important Note for BAEN Majors
- Laptop with the following minimum requirements:
- Intel i7 processor
- 16 GB of RAM
- 512 GB storage system
- WiFi capable
- Discrete graphics card
- Webcam
- Smartphone (for use in proctored testing for online courses, in-class surveys, and polls) 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 a tripod or stand. This camera can be used in a similar fashion to the Smartphone for proctored testing associated with online courses.
- Other Requirements – You must have a device capable of supporting Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This can be a mobile device—such as an iPhone, iPad, or Android phone or tablet—that can run the latest version of its operating system. Alternatively, you can use a hardware token, such as a YubiKey.