The Texas A&M University College of Engineering requires that each student have the following:
Laptop
Minimum laptop requirements:- Intel i7 processor
- 8 GB of RAM
- 256 GB storage system
- Discrete graphics card
- Webcam
- Note: Chromebooks, iPad, 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
Microsoft
Purchasing a Microsoft Device.
Customize for additional warranty.
DELL
Purchasing a DELL device.
Customize for additional warranty.
Hewlett-Packard
Purchasing a HP Device.
Customize for additional warranty.
Apple*
Purchasing an Apple device.
Customize for additional warranty.
*See MAC OS advisory below.
Lenovo
Purchasing Lenovo device products.
Customize for additional warranty.
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, and hardware and software support throughout your years here as an engineering student. Should you choose a device that is not on this list, 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.
*MAC OS Advisory: A large percentage of engineering applications require the Windows operating system. These applications will not run natively on macOS. While a Mac can be configured to run both Windows and macOS, doing so decreases battery run-time and the amount of available hard drive space.