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Laptop Requirement

Students in classroom with laptops open

Incoming Students

HCOP Students are required to have a laptop throughout their times as a student as they are used for a variety of tasks such as exams and assignments.

Current laptop minimum requirements for HCOP’s laptop policy [PDF] are reviewed yearly and updates published as needed. Our academic environment only supports Mac and PC operating systems. If you need addition clarification, please contact HCOP IT via hsopoit@auburn.edu.

Laptop Minimum Requirements

Minimum Laptop Requirements For Windows PC

  • Operating System: Windows 10
  • Microsoft Office 365 (Provided to AU enrolled students)
  • Processor: 64 bit Intel Core i5 or higher
  • Ram: 8 GB minimum
  • Storage: 250 GB SSD or higher
  • Camera and Microphone (integrated or separate component)
  • HDMI or Thunderbolt display ports
  • Install Palo Alto GlobalProtect (VPN Client) from AU Install website

Minimum Mac Requirements

  • Operating System: Mac OS10.15 (Catalina) or newer
  • Microsoft Office 365 (Provided to AU enrolled students)
  • Processor: 64 bit Intel Core i5 or higher
  • Ram: 8 GB minimum
  • Storage: 250 GB SSD or higher
  • Camera and Microphone (integrated or separate component)
  • HDMI or Thunderbolt display ports
  • Install Palo Alto GlobalProtect (VPN Client) from AU Install website

Last Updated: October 13, 2022