WCU Minimum Computer Specifications for Students
The specifications detailed here are the minimum requirements for new computer purchases to be used to meet the student computer requirement for WCU.
WCU Minimum PC Laptop / Tablet Specifications
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| Minimum Specifications | Laptop | Tablet |
| Processor Speed | Minimum 2.1 GHZ | Minimum 2.1 GHZ |
| Operating System | Least Expensive Microsoft Operating System *Note: Enrolled students qualify for upgrade to Windows 7 Utlitmate | Least Expensive Microsoft Operating System *Note: Enrolled students qualify for upgrade to Windows 7 Utlitmate |
| Memory | Minimum 4GB | Minimum 4GB |
| Storage | 250 GB | 250 GB |
| Optical Drive | Dual-Layer DVD+-RW | Dual-Layer DVD+-RW |
| Video Card | At least 128 MB Integrated | At least 128 MB Integrated |
| Network Card | Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet card | Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet card |
| Battery | Primary 6-Cell Lithium Ion Battery | Primary 6-Cell Lithium Ion Battery |
| Microsoft Office Suite | Enrolled students qualify for MS Office Professional for FREE! | Enrolled students qualify for MS Office Professional for FREE! |
| Wireless | Wireless Connectivity is REQUIRED for laptops | Wireless Connectivity is REQUIRED for laptops |
| AntiVirus | Up to Date Antivirus is REQUIRED Note: Enrolled students qualify for Symantec Endpoint Protection antivirus for FREE! | Up to Date Antivirus is REQUIRED Note: Enrolled students qualify for Symantec Endpoint Protection antivirus for FREE! |
WCU Minimum Mac Laptop Specifications
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| Minimum Specifications | Mac Book Air | Mac Book Pro |
| Processor Speed | Minimum 1.6 GHZ | Minimum 2.3 GHZ |
| Operating System | Mac OS X Lion | Mac OS X Lion |
| Memory | Minimum 4GB | Minimum 4GB |
| Storage | 128 GB Flash Storage | 320 GB |
| Optical Drive | Double-Layer SuperDrive. Must be added to configuration. Not included by default. | Double-Layer SuperDrive |
| Network Card | USB Ethernet Adapter Required. Must be added to configuration. Not included by default. | Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet |
| Battery | Lithium-Polymer Battery | Lithium-Polymer Battery |
| Microsoft Office Suite | Enrolled students qualify for MS-Office Professional for FREE! | Enrolled students qualify for MS-Office Professional for FREE! |
| Wireless | Wireless Connectivity is REQUIRED for laptops | Wireless Connectivity is REQUIRED for laptops |
| AntiVirus | Up to Date Antivirus is REQUIRED Note: Enrolled students qualify for Symantec Endpoint Protection antivirus for FREE! | Up to Date Antivirus is REQUIRED Note: Enrolled students qualify for Symantec Endpoint Protection antivirus for FREE! |
updated 8/20/11