Overview
This article outlines the student computer requirements for Villanova schools and colleges.
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 (Windows 10 Pro accepted) |
| 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 |
Intel i7, Intel i9 Recommended
Do not purchase Snapdragon or AMD Ryzen as they are not compatible with most engineering software
|
| 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 |
Approved |
| SSD |
512GB |
| Wifi |
Required |
| Processor |
i5 or higher, snapdragon
|
| 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