Computer Requirements

Many M State programs have specific computer requirements for enrolled students. Scroll down to find your program.

For programs without program-specific requirements, general computer requirements are listed below.

For all students, we recommend that your computer have a built-in webcam and microphone for virtual/distance classes.

M State laptop computers are reserved for students with barriers that prevent reliable access to a computer at home or on-campus. Please note M State laptop computers are provided on a temporary basis and these computers will need to be returned to M State at the end of the semester, or once student has reliable access to computer technology to complete course work. Please reach out to a social worker to determine your eligibility: M State social workers

General Computer Requirements

Windows 11 (Windows 10 acceptable)

Intel Core i3 Processor Minimum; i5 Recommended

Hard Drive

256 GB; Solid State Drive Recommended

RAM

8 GB Minimum;16 GB Preferred

Additional Information
Built-in video camera and microphone are required for some...

Administrative Support

Windows 11 (Windows 10 acceptable)

Intel Core i5 processor or higher

Hard Drive

256 GB hard drive or larger

RAM

8 GB recommended

Additional Information
Software Microsoft® Office suite products for Windows and...

Architectural Drafting

Windows 11 (Windows 10 acceptable)

Core i7 or equivalent, 4.0 GHz or greater

Hard Drive

500GB with at least 128GB free disk space; Recommended: 512

RAM

16GB RAM or greater

Additional Information
Software Microsoft Office 365 for Windows (includes Word...

Architectural Drafting and Design

Windows 11 (Windows 10 acceptable)

Core i7 or equivalent, 4.0 GHz or greater

Hard Drive

Required: 500GB with at least 128GB free disk space

RAM

16GB RAM or greater

Additional Information
Software Microsoft Office 365 for Windows (includes Word...

Cisco Networking

Windows 10 or 11 Professional

Current generation processor to support virtualization

Hard Drive

750 GB hard drive or larger

RAM

16 GB recommended; 8 GB accepted

Additional Information
Software Office 365 is available free to students. This...

Civil Engineering Technology

Core i7 or equivalent, 4.0 GHz or greater

Hard Drive

Required: 500GB with at least 128GB free disk space

RAM

16 GB RAM or greater

Additional Information
Software Microsoft® Office suite products for Windows and...

Computer Programming

Windows 11

Intel Core i5/i7 OR AMD FX 8350 processor.

Hard Drive

750 GB hard drive or larger.

RAM

16 GB recommended; 8GB accepted

Additional Information
Software Office 365 is available free to students. This...

Construction Management

Windows 11 (Windows 10 acceptable)

Core i7 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or greater

Hard Drive

Required: 500GB with at least 128GB free disk space

RAM

16 GB recommended; 8 GB accepted

Additional Information
Mac computers are not acceptable.

Cybersecurity (AAS)

Windows 11 (Windows 10 acceptable)

Core i7 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or greater

Hard Drive

750 GB hard drive or larger

RAM

16 GB recommended; 8GB accepted

Additional Information
Software Office 365 is available free to students. This...

Cybersecurity (Certificate)

Windows 11 (Windows 10 acceptable)

Intel Core i5/i7 OR AMD FX 8350 processor.

Hard Drive

750 GB hard drive or larger

RAM

16 GB recommended; 8GB accepted

Additional Information
Software Office 365 is available free to students. This...

Design and Engineering Technology (AAS)

Windows 11 (Windows 10 acceptable)

3.0+ GHz processor

Hard Drive

256 or greater solid state drive (SSD)

RAM

16 GB or greater

Additional Information
Laptop computers are required. Apple/Mac products are not...

Design and Engineering Technology (Diploma)

Windows 11 (Windows 10 acceptable)

Core i7 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or greater

Hard Drive

Required: 500GB with at least 128GB free disk space

RAM

16 GB recommended; 8GB accepted

Additional Information
Laptop computers are required. Apple/Mac products are not...

Graphic Design (Certificate)

Latest MacOSX

MacBook Pro 13 or 15 inch, minimum 2.0GHz Intel Core

Hard Drive

256GB SSD

RAM

4GB minimum (most new Macs come with 8GB or 16GB)

Additional Information
Hardware Ethernet Network: Required Wireless Network: Wi-Fi...

Graphic Design (Diploma)

Latest MacOSX

MacBook Pro 13 or 15 inch, minimum 2.0GHz Intel Core

Hard Drive

256GB SSD

RAM

4GB minimum (most new Macs come with 8GB or 16GB)

Additional Information
Hardware Ethernet Network: Required Wireless Network: Wi-Fi...

Health Information Technology/Coding

Windows 11 (Windows 10 acceptable)

Intel Core i5 processor or higher

Hard Drive

256 GB

RAM

8 GB required

Additional Information
Built-in video camera and microphone for online meetings

Information Technology (AAS)

Windows 11 (Windows 10 acceptable)

Core i5/i7 OR AMD FX 8350 processor

Hard Drive

750 GB hard drive or larger

RAM

16 GB recommended; 8 GB accepted

Additional Information
Software Office 365 is available free to students. This...

Information Technology (AS)

Windows 11 (Windows 10 acceptable)

Intel Core i5/i7 OR AMD FX 8350 processor.

Hard Drive

750 GB hard drive or larger

RAM

16 GB recommended; 8 GB accepted

Additional Information
Software Office 365 is available free to students. This...

Medical Office Assistant

Windows 11 (Windows 10 acceptable)

Intel Core i5 processor or higher

Hard Drive

256 GB hard drive or larger

RAM

8 GB recommended

Additional Information
Software Microsoft® Office suite products for Windows and...

Practical Nursing

Windows 11 (Windows 10 acceptable)

Intel Core i5 processor or higher

Hard Drive

256 GB hard drive or larger

RAM

8 GB recommended

Additional Information
Software Microsoft® Office suite products for Windows and...

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