Computer Requirements

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

Minimum Requirements

Windows

• Operating System: 64-bit versions of genuine Windows 10 version 22H2 or later, Windows 11 (version 22H2, 23H2).
• English (United States) Language Pack must be installed.
• Processor: Non-ARM processor supported by your operating system.
• 4GB required. 8GB of RAM or more recommended.
• Hard drive: At least 4BG available space. Recommended: 20% free of total disk drive space.
• Internal Ethernet 10/100 and/or 802.11 g/n/ac wireless.
• Camera with integrated microphone (external headset not allowed).
• Screen resolution should be at least 1280x768. Scaling should be set to 100%.
• Administrator-level account permissions.
• NOTE: Alternate Versions of Windows such as Windows RT, Windows 10S are NOT supported.

Mac

• OS Ventura (Version 13), Sonoma (Version 14) and Sequoia (Version 15) - Server version of Mac OS X is NOT supported.
• Processor: Intel or M series processor.
• 4GB of RAM or higher (8GB recommended)
• Hard drive: At least 4BG available space. Recommended: 20% free of total disk drive space.
• Internal Ethernet and/or 802.11 g/n/ac wireless.
• Camera with integrated microphone (external headset not allowed).
• Administrator-level account permissions.

Tablets

• Surface Pro tablets with non-ARM core processor 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 / Windows 11S, are NOT compatible or supported.
• Chromebooks and Linux are NOT compatible or support.

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.