Bringing Your Computer to Campus

Recommended Hardware Specifications (or higher)*

• Intel or AMD Dual Core Processor

• 2 GB (1024 MB) RAM

• 80 GB Hard Drive (10 GB Free)

• 802.11a/b/g Wireless Adapter (We recommend the Netgear WG111 if you do not have one or if wireless capability is not built into your laptop.)

* If bringing a laptop we highly recommend that students also purchase a full three year warranty with complete care if available.

Software Requirements

• Microsoft Windows Vista (SP 1), Windows XP (SP 3) or MAC OS X and above. All operating system software should be fully updated with the most current patches.**

• Current antivirus and antispyware software installed and up to date

• Updated wireless adapter drivers if you plan on using the wireless network

** Windows 2000, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me and MAC OS versions prior to OS X are considered legacy operating systems and are not supported.

Other Hardware Recommendations (not required but may be helpful to have)

• USB Flash Drive***

• Printer

• External hard drive for backing up files

*** The U3 software that may come pre-installed on some flash drives will not work in our environment. If you buy a flash drive with U3 installed we can help remove it.

Contact Information
Please contact the Student Help Desk if you have any questions.

Roth Hall E453
845-451-1698
ithelp@mycia.net