Your computer is one of the most important tools you'll use throughout your academic journey. Technology requirements vary by program based on the software, applications and coursework you'll complete.
Review the recommendations below before beginning your program to ensure your device meets or exceeds the minimum specifications. Choosing a system that meets the recommended specifications will provide the best experience throughout your degree.
For additional information or assistance, please connect with your undergraduate advisor or graduate advisor.
Undergraduate Degrees
BA in Emerging Technologies in Society, BS in Information Science, BA in Information Science & Arts
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB minimum (32 GB recommended) |
| Storage | 1 TB SSD |
BA in Game Design, BS in Game Development
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Device | Laptop |
| Operating System | Windows 11 |
| Processor | Intel 12th Gen Core i7 or better AMD Ryzen 7 HS (Zen 4) or better |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better AMD Radeon RX 6800M or better |
| Memory | 32 GB DDR4 RAM or better |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD or larger |
BAS in Cyber Defense, BS in Cyber Operations
Specification | Windows | macOS | Linux |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 (or better) | Apple Silicon (M-series) or Intel Mac capable of running a supported version of macOS | Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 (or better) |
| Operating System | Current supported version of Windows 11 | Current supported version of macOS | Current supported 64-bit Linux distribution |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB minimum 16 GB or higher recommended | 8 GB minimum 16 GB or higher recommended | 8 GB minimum 16 GB or higher recommended |
| Storage | 256 GB minimum 512 GB or higher recommended | 256 GB minimum 512 GB or higher recommended | 256 GB minimum 512 GB or higher recommended |
Note: Chromebooks, netbooks, iPads, tablets and similar mobile devices are excellent supplementary devices but should not be used as your primary computer for coursework.
Graduate Degrees
MA in Library and Information Science
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB minimum (32 GB recommended) |
| Storage | 1 TB SSD |
MS in Cyber Operations, MS in Data Science, MS in Information Science and PhD in Information
Specification | Windows | macOS | Linux |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 (or better) | Apple Silicon (M-series) or Intel Mac capable of running a supported version of macOS | Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 (or better) |
| Operating System | Current supported version of Windows 11 | Current supported version of macOS | Current supported 64-bit Linux distribution |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB minimum 16 GB or higher recommended | 8 GB minimum 16 GB or higher recommended | 8 GB minimum 16 GB or higher recommended |
| Storage | 256 GB minimum 512 GB or higher recommended | 256 GB minimum 512 GB or higher recommended | 256 GB minimum 512 GB or higher recommended |
Note: Chromebooks, netbooks, iPads, tablets and similar mobile devices are excellent supplementary devices but should not be used as your primary computer for coursework.