Computer Recommendations

Overview

This article contains the minimum recommended computer specifications for successfully utilizing SEMO's academic technologies.  

Recommendations

• When purchasing a new computer, you'll want to make sure it has the resources to easily handle the computing requirements for the upcoming years, so you should consider going a little higher on the listed specifications.
• These recommendations should be effective as long as you maintain your computer, please see Computer Performance Tips.
• Certain majors may have higher requirements, please contact your college before purchasing a new computer.
• Apple computers cannot be modified once purchased -- please make sure to consult this page prior to configuring your Apple Mac purchase.
• Chromebooks are not recommended due to web-based application limitations, however Chromebooks can be used to remotely connect to an on-campus computer lab, please see Remote Computer Labs - Chromebook.

Online students and/or those taking Hyflex classes

• Online and Hyflex classes require webcams in order to participate and take some exams. While most laptops, Chromebooks, and tablets have webcams pre-installed, an external webcam will need to be added to a desktop computer.
• Regarding audio
  • Laptop/tablet users - headphones/earbuds will be useful when participating in a class around others.
  • Desktop users - webcams typically have microphones built-in but the computer will need speakers (or headphones/earbuds) in order to hear the class audio.
  • A USB or Bluetooth headset (headphones w/a microphone) is recommended.

Minimum Recommendations

Preferred Recommendations