The Texas A&M University College of Engineering requires that each student have the following:
Laptop
Minimum laptop requirements:- Intel: i7 or i9 processor
- Ryzen: 7, 9 or Threadripper Processor
- 16 GB of RAM
- 512 GB storage system
- Discrete graphics card
- Webcam
- NOTE: Chromebooks, iPads and similar devices do not meet the operating system and hardware requirements to run engineering applications.
Smartphone (for use in proctored testing for online courses)
Minimum smartphone requirements:
- Camera
- Suitable data plan to support video streaming
As an alternative to a smartphone, students may use a USB based web camera with a tripod or stand, capable of being used in a similar fashion to a smartphone for use in proctored testing associated with online courses.
Recommended Technology Devices
Apple
Purchasing an Apple device
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Note: Parallels Pro is required to run on a Windows 11 Virtual Machine for some Windows engineering applications. You can secure a Parallels Pro education license by purchasing your MacBook Pro from 12th Man Technology.
Microsoft
Purchasing a Microsoft device
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DELL
Purchasing a Dell device
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Hewlett-Packard
Purchasing a HP device
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Lenovo
Purchasing Lenovo device products
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Your engineering education requires a computer to complement the course instruction. Undergraduate students entering the College of Engineering are strongly encouraged to purchase from this list of recommended and supported devices. Doing so guarantees performance, as well as hardware and software support throughout your years here as an engineering student. Should you choose a device that is not on this list, please know that we cannot guarantee that the required software will run effectively or that our IT team will be able to support your device. No student will be denied admission to Texas A&M University based on an inability to purchase a computer.