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 11 (version 23H2, 24H2 and 25H2) - Windows 11S mode are NOT compatible.
• English (United States) Language Pack must be installed.
• Processors: Intel i5 or i7, AMD Ryzen 5 or 7, Snapdragon ARM cores. (For Examplify, ARM processors are only supported on Windows 11 24H2 and higher).
• 4GB required; 8-16 GB of RAM recommended.
• Hard drive: At least 4GB available space. Recommended: 20% free of total disk drive space.
• 802.11 g/n/ac wireless and /or Internal Ethernet 10/100.
• 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.

Mac

• Genuine versions of OS Sonoma (version 14), Sequoia (version 15), or Tahoe (Version 26). Server version of Mac OS X is NOT supported.
• English (United States) Language Pack must be installed/enabled.
• Processor: Intel or Apple M series pro processor.
• 4GB of RAM or higher (8GB or more recommended).
• Hard drive: at least 4GB available storage space. 20% free of total disk drive recommended.
• 802.11 g/n/ac wireless and /or Internal Ethernet 10/100.
• Camera with integrated microphone (external headset not allowed).
• Administrator-level account permission

Tablets

• Surface Pro tablets are supported
• Physical keyboards are required for Examplify. 
• Android tablets, iPad and iPad Pro are NOT compatible or supported

Note

• 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.