Computer Requirements
Many M State programs have specific computer requirements for enrolled students. Scroll down to find your program.
For programs without program-specific requirements, general computer requirements are listed below.
For all students, we recommend that your computer have a built-in webcam and microphone for virtual/distance classes.
M State laptop computers are reserved for students with barriers that prevent reliable access to a computer at home or on-campus. Please note M State laptop computers are provided on a temporary basis and these computers will need to be returned to M State at the end of the semester, or once student has reliable access to computer technology to complete course work. Please reach out to a social worker to determine your eligibility: M State social workers
General Computer Requirements
Intel Core i3 Processor Minimum; i5 Recommended
256 GB; Solid State Drive Recommended
8 GB Minimum;16 GB Preferred
Administrative Support
Intel Core i5 processor or higher
256 GB hard drive or larger
8 GB recommended
Architectural Drafting
Core i7 or equivalent, 4.0 GHz or greater
500GB with at least 128GB free disk space; Recommended: 512
16GB 内存 or greater
Architectural Drafting and Design
Core i7 or equivalent, 4.0 GHz or greater
Required: 500GB with at least 128GB free disk space
16GB 内存 or greater
Cisco Networking
Current generation processor to support virtualization
750 GB hard drive or larger
16 GB recommended; 8 GB accepted
Civil Engineering Technology
Core i7 or equivalent, 4.0 GHz or greater
Required: 500GB with at least 128GB free disk space
16 GB 内存 or greater
Computer Programming
Intel Core i5/i7 OR AMD FX 8350 processor.
750 GB hard drive or larger.
16 GB recommended; 8GB accepted
Construction Management
Core i7 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or greater
Required: 500GB with at least 128GB free disk space
16 GB recommended; 8 GB accepted
Cybersecurity (AAS)
Core i7 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or greater
750 GB hard drive or larger
16 GB recommended; 8GB accepted
Cybersecurity (Certificate)
Intel Core i5/i7 OR AMD FX 8350 processor.
750 GB hard drive or larger
16 GB recommended; 8GB accepted
Design and Engineering Technology (AAS)
3.0+ GHz processor
256 or greater solid state drive (SSD)
16 GB or greater
Design and Engineering Technology (Diploma)
Core i7 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or greater
Required: 500GB with at least 128GB free disk space
16 GB recommended; 8GB accepted
Graphic Design (Certificate)
MacBook Pro 13 or 15 inch, minimum 2.0GHz Intel Core
256 gb固态硬盘
4GB minimum (most new Macs come with 8GB or 16GB)
Graphic Design (Diploma)
MacBook Pro 13 or 15 inch, minimum 2.0GHz Intel Core
256 gb固态硬盘
4GB minimum (most new Macs come with 8GB or 16GB)
Health Information Technology/Coding
Intel Core i5 processor or higher
256 GB
所需8gb
Information Technology (AAS)
Core i5/i7 OR AMD FX 8350 processor
750 GB hard drive or larger
16 GB recommended; 8 GB accepted
Information Technology (AS)
Intel Core i5/i7 OR AMD FX 8350 processor.
750 GB hard drive or larger
16 GB recommended; 8 GB accepted
Medical Office Assistant
Intel Core i5 processor or higher
256 GB hard drive or larger
8 GB recommended
Practical Nursing
Intel Core i5 processor or higher
256 GB hard drive or larger
8 GB recommended