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Student Computer Requirements

All students are responsible for having a laptop that allows effective learning both in class and remotely.

Required:

Laptops running either MacOS or Microsoft Windows are required.  (No Chromebooks)

Laptops should be able to perform these tasks:

  • Canvas.olivet.edu - the ability to participate in our online learning environment including uploading and downloading content.
  • Video conferencing - the ability to communicate effectively (with video and audio) using services like Microsoft Teams.
  • Microsoft Office 365 (Free as an Olivet Student) - the ability to produce and submit work for class using these products.
  • Discipline-specific requirements - some majors or areas of study require special equipment or the ability to run special software.  The department for your study area will provide information and answer any questions.

Recommended:

 

WINDOWS PC
(STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)

APPLE MACINTOSH

Operating
System

Windows 11

MINIMUM
Mac OS Monterray (12.0) or higher

RECOMMENDED
Mac OS Sonoma (14.0) or higher

 

Productivity Tools

Microsoft Office can be downloaded for FREE, please visit https://it.olivet.edu/self-help/microsoft-365-free

Microsoft Office can be downloaded for FREE, please visit https://it.olivet.edu/self-help/microsoft-365-free

Windows Emulation Software (check with academic advisor)

N/A

Parallels Desktop for Mac
or
VMware Fusion
or
Bootcamp

Processor Type

MINIMUM
Intel Core i3 Processor

RECOMMENDED
Intel Core i5 or i7 Processor

MINIMUM
Intel Core i5 Processor

RECOMMENDED
Apple M1

Memory

MINIMUM
8 GB RAM
Recommended
16 GB RAM

MINIMUM
8 GB RAM
Recommended
16 GB RAM

Hard Drive (SSD or NVME)

MINIMUM
250 GB or higher

RECOMMENDED
500 GB or higher

MINIMUM
250 GB

RECOMMENDED
500 GB or higher

Graphics Card

MINIMUM
Integrated card

MINIMUM
Integrated card

Warranty

4 year parts and labor 
(on-site strongly recommended)

3 year parts and labor AppleCare

Insurance

Comprehensive breakage, theft, liquid spill, hazard (strongly recommended)

Educational discounts 

Apple Education

Dell University