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

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 

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

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