System Requirements

The following computer specifications are determined by the Office of Information Technology:

Operating system specifications:
Microsoft Windows 11 or newer
Mac OS X Sonoma 10.14 or newer (Tahoe recommended)
Chromebook is an acceptable platform, yet not all applications are supported.

Recommended Hardware Specifications:
CPU: Intel Core i5 or better
Memory: 8 GB+ (16 GB+ preferred)
Hard Drive: 256 GB+

For connection to the Cornell College WiFi network, a WiFi card is required. If you prefer to have a wired network connection in your residence hall, you will need to supply an Ethernet cord.

Software
Updated software for your chosen operating system. Remember to continue to receive and install updates to your operating system regularly.

Anti-Virus
All computers connected to the Cornell College network are required to have up to date anti-virus software. You are required to keep your anti-virus software updated. If you are using Microsoft Windows Defender (included with Microsoft Windows) be sure that it is enabled.

If you have a question about which anti-virus to purchase, please contact Information Technology staff before purchasing a product.

Additional Department requirements

If you know your anticipated major, please check with that department to see if there are additional hardware or software requirements.