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 Liberal Arts & Sciences 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
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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