Software Purchases
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Microsoft Office
Microsoft and ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ provide MS Office 365 free to current students. You must create an account using your ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ student email account to take part in this offer. PLEASE remember the password you create on the Microsoft site.
Hardware Purchase Discounts
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Suggested Specifications for Student Computers
- Operating System:ÌýWindows 11 or higher, or the current version of MacOS . (Chromebooks are not recommended as primary computers because of compatibility issues).
- Portability:ÌýLaptops or Tablets
- Memory:Ìýminimum of 8GB RAM (16GB recommended).Ìý
- Processor Speed:Ìýminimum of Intel CoreÌýi5 or equivalent
- Hard Drive/SSD:Ìý256 GB or larger
- Wireless:Ìýany card that supports 802.11 n/ac protocols.
- Webcam/Microphone:Ìýlaptops with built-in webcams/microphones recommended. Webcams are often required for online exams. External USB webcams and headsets may be used as well.
Some graduate level programs may provide computers to students. Please check with your program for specific information.
Note for School of Engineering Students:ÌýComputing requirements for students majoring in Engineering differ from those listed here. Please visitÌýthe Ìýfor more information.Ìý
Additional Information
- Student Computer labs are available on Main Campus, primarily in the library, but also in some academic building like Taylor Hall, and the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business. There are also computer labs at the Health Campus and the Raleigh Campus.Ìý
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All computers that use the ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ network are required to have an active antivirus program that is regularly updated.ÌýÌýLearn more about anti-virus programs.
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Using unauthorized file sharing and torrent software on the ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ network is not allowed at any time.
- Some students choose to use Google Suite Apps in lieu of Microsoft Office. Google Drive includes a word processor, spreadsheet program, and presentation builder. These products are available through the student email interface.
- You should backup your data to an external hard drive or to the cloud on a regular basis.