Students are not required to bring a computer or printer to campus as there are many computer labs around campus.
Should you wish to bring a computer to campus, the University recommends the following:
Your Personal Computer
- Current Windows or macOS computer
- 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
- A backup device:
- (External or Cloud drive, USB Flash Drive, etc.) This allows for the copy and protection of important files. A USB Flash Drive is also useful for transferring data.
- Cloud-based data storage solutions (such as Microsoft OneDrive which is linked to Office or www.dropbox.com)
- Productivity Suite:
- Please note that currently enrolled students are entitled to a FREE copy of the Microsoft Office suite through their Office 365 accounts. For information on how to install Office 365, please visit Install Office – How-To Documents
- Web Browser
- Mozilla Firefox
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Antivirus: Current and active Malware protection software (this is critical for protecting your device).
- Extended warranty program from manufacturer or store of purchase (Geek Squad Protection, All-State, etc. or AppleCare) can be valuable, and highly recommended.
- The University does not provide insurance or cover losses for theft or damage of personal electronic devices.
Please take advantage of our Employee/Student Discounts reference web page for hardware and software (you must be logged into myMU Portal to see this content)!