BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
All BW students are required to have a laptop or tablet computer. Some academic disciplines have a device preference. The School of Business prefers Windows computers, while Art and the Conservatory prefer Macs. Some majors, such as Physics or Computer Science, may require students to have computers with high-end graphics to run simulations. The School of Education requires an iPad and a laptop computer for undergraduate students. Please reach out to the department of your intended major with any questions.
IMPORTANT: iPads or Chromebooks are insufficient and do not meet the minimum specifications. They can access the BW Virtual Desktop, but will not connect to all the BW software.
Student Computers: Minimum Specifications
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Windows 10 / 64-bit OS |
Operating System |
macOS 11 Big Sir (or higher) |
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Intel i5 (or better) OR AMD Ryzen 5 (or better) |
Processor |
Intel i5 (or better) OR Apple M1 (or better) |
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8 GB RAM (or greater) |
Memory |
8GB Unified Memory (or greater) |
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256 GB SSD (or greater) |
Hard Drive |
256GB SSD (or greater) |
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1024 x 768 Resolution (or greater) |
Screen Resolution |
1366 x 768 ( or greater) |
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Webcam and Microphone |
Online Course Requirement |
Webcam and Microphone |
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High-End Graphics Specifications
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Windows 11 Pro 64-Bit OS |
Operating System |
macOS 13 Ventura (or later) |
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Intel i7 (or greater) OR AMD Ryzen 7 |
Processor |
Intel i7 (or better) OR Apple M1 Pro (or better) |
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16GB RAM (or greater) |
Memory |
16GB Unified Memory (or greater) |
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512GB SSD (or greater) |
Hard Drive |
512GB SSD (or greater) |
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1920 x 1080 Resolution (or greater) |
Screen Resolution |
1920 x 1080 (or greater) |
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2 GB (or greater) Dedicated Video Card |
Dedicated |
2 GB of VRAM (or greater) OR Apple Silicon processor with 14-core GPU (or better) |
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Webcam and Microphone |
Online Course Requirements |
Webcam and Microphone |
REMOTE CONNECTIVITY
A broadband (cable or DSL) internet connection with AT LEAST 5 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload speed & a Ping rate less than 100ms is needed to participate in any online course or remote classroom. Check Your Speed: www.speedtest.net.