Student Computer Requirements

All students are responsible for having a laptop that allows effective learning both in class and remotely.

Canvas.olivet.edu - the ability to participate in our online learning environment including uploading and downloading content.
Video conferencing - the ability to communicate effectively (with video and audio) using services like Microsoft Teams.
Microsoft Office 365 (Free as an Olivet Student) - the ability to produce and submit work for class using these products.
Discipline-specific requirements - some majors or areas of study require special equipment or the ability to run special software. The department for your study area will provide information and answer any questions.

	WINDOWS PC (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)	APPLE MACINTOSH
Operating System	Windows 11	MINIMUM Mac OS Monterray (12.0) or higher RECOMMENDED Mac OS Sonoma (14.0) or higher
Productivity Tools	Microsoft Office can be downloaded for FREE, please visit https://it.olivet.edu/self-help/microsoft-365-free	Microsoft Office can be downloaded for FREE, please visit https://it.olivet.edu/self-help/microsoft-365-free
Windows Emulation Software (check with academic advisor)	N/A	Parallels Desktop for Mac or VMware Fusion or Bootcamp
Processor Type	MINIMUM Intel Core i3 Processor RECOMMENDED Intel Core i5 or i7 Processor	MINIMUM Intel Core i5 Processor RECOMMENDED Apple M1
Memory	MINIMUM 8 GB RAM Recommended 16 GB RAM	MINIMUM 8 GB RAM Recommended 16 GB RAM
Hard Drive (SSD or NVME)	MINIMUM 250 GB or higher RECOMMENDED 500 GB or higher	MINIMUM 250 GB RECOMMENDED 500 GB or higher
Graphics Card	MINIMUM Integrated card	MINIMUM Integrated card
Warranty	4 year parts and labor (on-site strongly recommended)	3 year parts and labor AppleCare
Insurance	Comprehensive breakage, theft, liquid spill, hazard (strongly recommended)