Should you already own a relatively new laptop or choose not to purchase a Dell through the student program, your portable computer must meet the following minimum specifications. Please make sure your computer is able to connect to the network.
System Requirements
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Windows:
- Operating System: 32-bit and 64-bit versions of genuine Windows 10 (certified versions: 1909, 2004, 20H2)
- English (United States) Language Pack must be installed.
- CPU Processor: 2.0GHz Intel i3 processor or equivalent (Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets are not supported)
- 4GB of RAM or higher
- Hard drive: Highest recommended for the operating system or 1GB of available space.
- Internal Ethernet 10/100 and/or 802.11 g/n/ac wireless
- Camera with intergrated microphone (external headset not allowed)
- Microsoft Office
- Administrator level account permissions.
- NOTE: Alternate Versions of Windows such as Windows RT, Windows 10S are NOT supported
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Mac:
- CPU: Intel Processor (recommended), Apple M1 chip (only compatiple with Examsoft version 2.6 or higher)
- 4GB of RAM or higher
- Hard drive with minimum of 1GB available storage space
- Internal Ethernet and/or 802.11 g/n/ac wireless
- Camera with intergrated microphone (external headset not allowed)
- OS X 10.14.6 (Mojave) or newer. MacOS Big Sur (version 11.0) only compatible with version 2.5 or higher
- MS Office for Mac
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Tablets:
- Surface Pro tablets are supported
- Physical keyboards are required for Examsoft
- Android tablets, iPad and iPad Pro are NOT compatible or supported
NOTE:
- Alternate version of Windows 10; such as Windows RT and Windows 10S, are NOT compatible or supported
- Chromebooks and Linux are NOT supported
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For more information about laptop requirements, computer purchases, School of Law technology services, or other questions related to Law School computing, contact the Technology Help Desk at (206) 398-4178, lawhelp@seattleu.edu, or room 311 of Sullivan Hall.
For financial assistance in purchasing your laptop, look into our financial aid options for incoming students.