College of Liberal Arts Laptop Requirement
All undergraduate CLA students are required to have a laptop computer. CLA continues to develop its technology initiative, which over time will result in all CLA students actively using laptop technology in their courses and course assignments. The laptop requirement supports our effort to ensure that CLA students gain valuable technology skills and experience as an integrated part of their education in the humanities and social sciences: making students more competitive in their future academic and professional careers.

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You are welcome to purchase a laptop from wherever you like. CLA has put together a brand new package through the UMD Computer Corner that offers excellent features and a price far below retail!

All UMD students are able to include the cost of a personal computer in their request for Financial Aid. Financial Aid Computer Information
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Follow this link for general information about technology hardware requirements. For Windows XP-Pro / Vista or Mac OS 10.x look for a 1.2GHz processor or faster, and remember a service agreement for at least three years is very helpful. Technology Requirements for CLA.

CLA recommends Microsoft Office and antivirus software. Microsoft Office and Symantec Antivirus are available to all students. For more information contact the Computer Corner or click here http://www.umn.edu/ms4students

Now available: Free student upgrade from Windows XP Home to XP Professional.