COMPUTING SCIENCES
Computing Requirements
Students majoring in computer science, information systems or information technology are required to have a laptop/notebook computer. To ensure that students enrolled in the computer science, information systems and information technology programs acquire a notebook computer that will meet their needs while attending CCU, the Department of Computing Sciences makes these minimal recommendations:
- For computer science and information systems majors, either a PC or MacBook is acceptable.
- For information technology majors, a PC running Windows or Linux is preferable.
Please note that tablets/netbooks are NOT acceptable, due to limited screen size and computing power.
Visit our Available Software page for software download links.
Minimum PC Configuration (Recommended over Macs)
- Linux or Microsoft Windows 10
- Intel Core i3 (9th Generation or newer) or AMD Ryzen 5 (4000-series or newer) or better
- 16 GB system memory
- 1 TB SSD
- Integrated 802.11ac (or better) wireless network adapter
- Integrated or USB video camera
- Microsoft® Office (Available for FREE for CCU Students. See the Available Software page for details.)
- Virus Protection Software (Available for FREE for CCU Students. See the Available Software page for details.)
Minimum MACBOOK Configuration
- 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 or better dual-core processor
- 8GB System Memory
- 500GB hard drive
- Ethernet adapter (integrated or USB)
- Face Time HD camera or USB camera
- Microsoft® Office (Available for FREE for CCU Students. See the Available Software page for details.)
- Virus Protection Software (Available for FREE for CCU Students. See the Available Software page for details.