Laptop Requirement

CEHSP requires all entering undergraduate students to have a laptop computer.

Laptop Purchase

The Computer Corner, part of UMD Stores, offers several laptop specials featuring extended warranties and competitive prices. Their toll free phone number is (866) 726-8631. Students may be able to get a tax break when purchasing a laptop on campus; contact Jim Kolar for details. Laptops may by purchased from any vendor, as preferred.

Minimum Laptop Specifications:

Windows 7 or Mac OS 10.6
2.0 GHz processor (Centrino, Mac)
Screen resolution 1024 x 768 minimum

120 GB or larger hard drive
2GB RAM
10/100 Ethernet network
802.11b g/n Wireless network
24X DVD-ROM/CD-RW
1 GB USB Flash Drive (to transfer files)

Notes

ITSS's Computer Maintenance supports computer equipment from some vendors.

Software

UMD requires antivirus software. Note: Symantec Antivirus is available through ITSS, at no charge, to all UMD students.
CEHSP recommends Microsoft Office. CEHSP students can get the student version of SPSS for Windows or Mac at no cost.

Financial Aid for Laptop Purchase

All UMD students may include the cost of a personal computer in their Financial Aid request. Contact the UMD Office of Admissions for more information, at (800) 232-1339, or (218) 726-7171, or umdadmis@d.umn.edu.
To determine if the cost of the computer can be included in your financial aid package, see the "Request to Include the Cost of Personal Computer" form at: http://www.d.umn.edu/fareg/forms.htm.

Collegiate Technology Requirements

UMD's Collegiate Unit Technology Requirements 2011-2012 page shows requirements for all the collegiate units.

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