Although computer labs are available for student use, over 90% of incoming freshmen choose to bring their own computer. Both Mac and PC platforms work on our campus network.
The S&T Barnes & Noble College Bookstore offers both Dell and Mac computers for purchase. To learn more about these computers as well as other technology and software available for purchase through the bookstore, please visit the S&T Barnes & Noble College Bookstore.
Dell-Certified Campus:
The Missouri S&T campus is a Dell-Certified Campus. When students purchase a Dell computer through the S&T Barnes & Noble College Bookstore, warranty support is included and provided by Dell Certified Technicians in the S&T IT Department.
Recommended Operating Systems:
The recommended operating system on the Missouri S&T campus is Windows 11. Apple devices are not generally recommended for Engineering students due to potential software compatibility issues.
| Windows |
Recommended Specs |
| OS: |
Windows 11 |
| Processor: |
Intel: Core i7/Ultra 7 or Higher
AMD: Ryzen 7 or higher
|
| Memory: |
32gb or greater |
| Hard Drive: |
1TB SSD or larger |
| Warranty: |
4 Year or Greater |
| Graphics: |
Engineering Students: Discrete graphics (Nvidia/AMD) recommended
Other Degree Programs: Integrated
|
| Mac |
Recommended Specs |
| OS: |
MacOS Sequoia or higher |
| Processor: |
Current M Series chip |
| Memory: |
32GB RAM or Greater |
| Hard Drive: |
1TB SSD or Greater |
| Warranty: |
4 Year or Greater |
| Graphics: |
Integrated |