Overview
This article outlines the student computer requirements for Villanova schools and colleges.
Additionally, all students 16+ older with a valid academic email address are eligible for Dell’s exclusive student discounts, 10% off items purchased through the Dell.com store.
Students can follow these steps to unlock the Dell discount:
- Visit Dell’s student portal: www.Dell.com/Villanova
- Sign in or create an account.
- Register for Dell Rewards by clicking the Dell Rewards box when you create your My Account.
- Verify your student status with a valid student email address.
- Your student discount will be automatically applied to applicable items, and you will see the discount applied within the cart.
College IT Computer Requirements
College of Engineering
Computer Requirements
The College of Engineering recommends students follow the minimum computer requirements as outlined below.
| |
Standard |
| Laptop |
Required |
| Desktop |
Does not meet class work requirement |
| Windows 11 |
Approved |
| macOS |
Does not meet class work requirement, not compatible with all engineering application software. |
| SSD |
256GB or greater |
| Wifi |
Required |
| Ethernet (or adapter) |
Not Required |
| Processor |
Qualcomm, Snapdragon, and Intel Core Ultra
|
| RAM |
16GB minimum |
| Video |
Intel, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and AMD |
| USB Ports |
Required, some applications and labs may require the use of USB connection
USB 3.0/C ports Recommended
|
Software Requirements
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Computer Requirements
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences recommends students follow the minimum computer requirements as outlined below.
| |
Standard |
Communications Majors |
| Laptop |
Required |
Required |
| Windows 11 |
Approved |
Not approved |
| macOS |
Approved |
Required |
| SSD |
512GB |
512GB |
| Wifi |
Required |
Required |
| Ethernet (or adapter) |
Not Required |
Required |
| Processor |
Intel i5 Quad-core or Apple M1 minimum |
Intel i5 Quad-core or Apple M1 minimum |
| RAM |
8 GB minimum. 16 GB recommended |
8 GB minimum. 16 GB recommended |
| USB Ports |
No Requirement |
Required |
Software Requirements
College of Nursing
Computer Requirements
The College of Nursing recommends students follow the minimum computer requirements as outlined below.
| |
Standard |
| Laptop |
Required |
| Windows 11 |
Approved |
| ACER or ASUS laptops |
Not Recommended |
| Chromebooks, tablets |
Not approved |
| macOS |
macOS 14 and 15 only |
| SSD |
512GB |
| Wifi |
Required |
| Processor |
i5 or higher. ARM processors (like Snapdragon) are not approved
|
| RAM |
16GB minimum |
Software Requirements
College of Professional Studies
Computer Requirements
The College of Professional Studies recommends students follow the minimum computer requirements as outlined below.
| |
Standard |
| Laptop |
Required |
| Windows 11 |
Approved |
| macOS |
Approved |
| SSD |
512GB |
| Wifi |
Required |
| Processor |
i5 or higher, snapdragon
|
| RAM |
16GB minimum |
Software Requirements
| Software |
Platform |
Availability |
| Microsoft 365 |
Windows, macOS |
Microsoft 365 is available free of cost to all Villanova university students
|
Villanova School of Business
Computer Requirements
The Villanova School of Business recommends students follow the minimum computer requirements as outlined below.
| |
Standard |
| Laptop |
Required |
| Desktop |
Not Approved |
| Windows 11 |
Approved |
| macOS |
Not Approved |
| SSD |
250GB |
| Wifi |
Required |
| Processor |
i5 or higher, snapdragon
|
| RAM |
16GB minimum |
Software Requirements