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
Intel Core i3 Processor Minimum; i5 Recommended
256 GB; Solid State Drive Recommended
4 GB Minimum; 8GB Recommended
Built-in video camera and microphone are required for some...
Administrative Support
Intel Core i5 processor or higher
256 GB hard drive or larger
8 GB recommended; 4 GB accepted
Software Microsoft® Office suite products for Windows and...
Architectural Drafting
Core i7 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or greater
256 GB or larger (recommend solid-state drive)
16 GB RAM or greater
Software The Microsoft® Office suite of products for Windows...
Architectural Drafting and Design
Core i7 or equivalent, 4.0 GHz or greater
Required: 500GB with at least 128GB free disk space
16 GB RAM or greater
Software Microsoft® Office suite products for Windows and...
Business: Management, Marketing and Sales
Intel Core i5 processor or higher
256 GB hard drive or larger
8 GB recommended; 4 GB accepted
Software Microsoft® Office suite products for Windows and...
Business: Marketing and Sales
Intel Core i5 processor or higher
256 GB hard drive or larger
8 GB recommended; 4 GB accepted
Software Microsoft® Office suite products for Windows and...
Cisco Networking
Current generation processor to support virtualization
750 GB hard drive or larger
16 GB recommended; 8 GB accepted
Software Office 365 is available free to students. This...
Civil Engineering Technology
Core i7 or equivalent, 4.0 GHz or greater
Required: 500GB with at least 128GB free disk space
16 GB RAM or greater
Software Microsoft® Office suite products for Windows and...
Computer Programming
Intel Core i5/i7 OR AMD FX 8350 processor.
750 GB hard drive or larger.
16 GB recommended; 8GB accepted
Software Office 365 is available free to students. This...
Construction Management
Core i7 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or greater
Required: 500GB with at least 128GB free disk space
16 GB recommended; 8 GB accepted
Mac computers are not acceptable.
Cybersecurity (AAS)
Core i7 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or greater
750 GB hard drive or larger
16 GB recommended; 8GB accepted
Software Office 365 is available free to students. This...
Cybersecurity (Certificate)
Intel Core i5/i7 OR AMD FX 8350 processor.
750 GB hard drive or larger
16 GB recommended; 8GB accepted
Software Office 365 is available free to students. This...
Drafting and 3D Technologies (AAS)
3.0+ GHz processor
256 or greater solid state drive (SSD)
16 GB or greater
Laptop computers are required. Apple/Mac products are not...
Drafting and 3D Technologies (Diploma)
Core i7 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or greater
Required: 500GB with at least 128GB free disk space
16 GB recommended; 8GB accepted
Laptop computers are required. Apple/Mac products are not...
Graphic Design (Certificate)
MacBook Pro 13 or 15 inch, minimum 2.0GHz Intel Core
256GB SSD
4GB minimum (most new Macs come with 8GB or 16GB)
Hardware Ethernet Network: Required Wireless Network: Wi-Fi...
Graphic Design (Diploma)
MacBook Pro 13 or 15 inch, minimum 2.0GHz Intel Core
256GB SSD
4GB minimum (most new Macs come with 8GB or 16GB)
Hardware Ethernet Network: Required Wireless Network: Wi-Fi...
Health Information Technology/Coding
Intel Core i5 processor or higher
256 GB
4 GB required, 8GB recommended
Built-in video camera and microphone for online meetings
Information Technology (AAS)
Core i5/i7 OR AMD FX 8350 processor
750 GB hard drive or larger
16 GB recommended; 8 GB accepted
Software Office 365 is available free to students. This...
Information Technology (AS)
Intel Core i5/i7 OR AMD FX 8350 processor.
750 GB hard drive or larger
16 GB recommended; 8 GB accepted
Software Office 365 is available free to students. This...
Medical Office Assistant
Intel Core i5 processor or higher
256 GB hard drive or larger
8 GB recommended; 4 GB accepted
Software Microsoft® Office suite products for Windows and...
Practical Nursing
Intel Core i5 processor or higher
256 GB hard drive or larger
8 GB recommended; 4 GB accepted
Software Microsoft® Office suite products for Windows and...
Web Design
Intel Core i5/i7 OR AMD FX 8350 processor.
750 GB hard drive or larger
16 GB recommended; 8GB accepted
Software Office 365 is available free to students. This...