Laptop Requirements
Simon Technology Services has the following minimum requirements for the computer you will be using for your school work. Please refer to the Simon Technology Services IT Handbook for further details and information about accessing coursework files, etc.
HARDWARE
PC
- Age – Manufactured within the last 4 years (newer preferred)
- Minimum i5 processor or Ryzen 5 with at least 4 cores (i7/Ryzen 7 or better preferred)
- 16 GB RAM or higher
- 256 GB SSD or larger
MAC
- MacBook Air or Pro circa 2019 or newer
- Minimum i5 processor (M1/M2 or i7 preferred)
- 16 GB RAM
- 500 GB SSD or larger
SOFTWARE
PC
- Microsoft Office365 (visit https://tech.rochester.edu/services/office-365-proplus/)
- Windows 10 or 11
MAC
- Parallels Desktop (version compatible with your Operating System) Note: Bootcamp is not supported.
- Available at the UR Tech Store for $49.95 (http://store.it.rochester.edu).
- Microsoft Office365 (visit https://tech.rochester.edu/services/office-365-proplus/)
- Windows 10 or 11*
*Available to students through Simon Technology Services.
UR TECH STORE
If you need to purchase a computer, the UR Tech Store offers computer hardware and software, as well as an extensive line of computer accessories, audio/video equipment, video gaming products, and more. Educational discounts are available to the University community.
Click here to visit the UR Tech Store website