Collegiate Unit Technology Requirements

The following are the recommendations and requirements
for computer purchase at UMD
2008-09

LSBE | CEHSP | SCSE | CLA | SFA | Computer Q. and A.

FINANCIAL AID NOTE
To determine if computer costs can be included in a financial aid package, see http://www.d.umn.edu/fareg/personal_computer.htm.

Labovitz School of Business and Economics

All LSBE students enrolled in Fall 2008 (except seniors graduating by 12/08) are required to have a laptop or tablet (Microsoft Windows- OR Apple-based system). LSBE requires that students bring a laptop computer with the following minimum specifications:
* Windows XP Pro or Mac OS 10.x
* 1.4 GHz processor (Centrino, P4-M/Mac)
* 60 GB or larger hard drive
* 1 GB RAM
* 10/100 Ethernet network
* 802.11b Wireless network
* CD-RW / DVD-ROM drive
* 1 GB USB Flash Drive (to transfer files)
Recommended:
* 3-4 year Service/Maintenance plan

Contact the Labovitz School of Business and Economics
Office of Student Affairs, 218/726-6594
21 SBE Building, lsbe@d.umn.edu
http://www.d.umn.edu/lsbe
LSBE technology requirements: http://www.d.umn.edu/lsbe/technology/laptop.php

College of Education and Human Service Professions

CEHSP requires all entering undergraduate students to have a laptop computer, effective fall 2008. CEHSP's minimum recommended specifications for laptops are:
Minimum specifications for laptops:
* Windows XP Pro or Mac OS 10.x
* 1.4 GHz processor (Centrino, P4-M/Mac)
* 60 GB or larger hard drive
* 1 GB RAM
* 10/100 Ethernet network
* 802.11b Wireless network
* CD-RW / DVD-ROM drive
* 1 GB USB Flash Drive (to transfer files)
Recommended:
* 3-4 year Service/Maintenance plan

Contact the College of Education and Human Service Professions
Office of Student Affairs, 218/726-7156
115 Bohannon Hall, cehsp@d.umn.edu
http://www.d.umn.edu/cehsp
CEHSP technology requirements: http://www.d.umn.edu/cehsp/technology/requirements.html

Swenson College of Science and Engineering

SCSE students are expected to have access to a personal computer for a variety of purposes, including online registration, email communications with UMD faculty and administration, and accessing information held in the UMD library and the internet. Specific computer needs and capabilities vary with individual students and major programs, there is no one standard requirement throughout the college. Some classes require students to use specialized software, which is also available in the computer labs for a fee. Many students find it useful and convenient to have their own personal computer, although this is not a requirement. Personal computers are available on campus, that provide basic email and internet services. Either a desktop or notebook computer will be satisfactory for most students. General questions regarding the selection of computers can be answered by our campus computer store, the Computer Corner: http://umdstores.com/SiteText.aspx?id=712. SCSE has taken the lead in establishing and promoting an excellent wireless computing environment on the UMD campus. More information about wireless computing at UMD can be found at this ITSS website: http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/computing/wireless/. Many SCSE students find it very useful to have a portable computing device to access the wireless network.

Contact the Swenson College of Science and Engineering
Office of Student Affairs, 218/726-7446
140 Engineering Building, cse@d.umn.edu
http://www.d.umn.edu/cse
SCSE technology requirements: http://www.d.umn.edu/cse/techreq.html

College of Liberal Arts

CLA continues its successful technology initiative, which over time will result in all CLA students actively using laptop technology in their courses and course assignments. To this end, all CLA students are required to bring laptops to campus.
Minimum specifications for laptops:
* Windows XP Pro or Mac OS 10.x
* 1.4 GHz processor (Centrino, P4-M/Mac)
* 60 GB or larger hard drive
* 1 GB RAM
* 10/100 Ethernet network
* 802.11b Wireless network
* CD-RW / DVD-ROM drive
* 1 GB USB Flash Drive (to transfer files)
Recommended:
* 3-4 year Service/Maintenance plan

Contact the College of Liberal Arts
Office of Student Affairs, 218/726-8180
310 Kirby Plaza, cla@d.umn.edu
http://www.d.umn.edu/cla
CLA technology requirements: clawds@d.umn.edu, http://www.d.umn.edu/cla/tech/requirement.php


School of Fine Arts

Art and Design Department
All students admitted to the Art and Design Department beginning Fall 2008 are required to bring a Mac Laptop (MacBook Pro) with the following minimum requirements:
* 15” display
* 2 GB of RAM
* 120 GB hard drive
* SuperDrive Recommended:
* 3 yr. AppleCare Protection Plan, Recommended Software
The department recommends that you wait to purchase software until you arrive on campus. Software is often available at a reduced educational rate through UMD Stores. Adobe Creative Suite is required. Additional software may be required as you progress through the program.

Theatre Department
All students in Design/Technical Theatre Emphasis are strongly recommended to purchase a computer with the same configurations as listed above in the Art & Design Department.

Music
The department of music strongly recommends the purchase of either of the following computer and software options.
Macintosh:
* MacBook recommended
* 1GB RAM
* 80GB Hard Drive
* USB Flash Drive 512-1GB
* Recommended software: Finale (It is recommended that students intending to purchase Finale wait until they arrive on campus in order to take advantage of educational pricing)

Windows:
* Windows XP Pro (available per University licensing agreement)
* 1.66 GHz processor or faster (Centrino, Pent. 4)
* 80GB or larger hard drive
* 1 GB RAM
* 10/100 Ethernet network
* 56K modem for off-campus dial-up
* 802.11g Wireless network
* CD-RW / DVD-ROM Drive
Recommended:
* Maintenance agreement for three years
* USB Flash Drive 512-1GB

Contact the School of Fine Arts
Office of Student Affairs, 218/726-7261
212 Humanities Building, sfa@d.umn.edu
http://www.d.umn.edu/sfa

UMD Computer Q. and A.

Q. How many computer connections are on campus?
A. About 6000 in computer labs, the Library, and offices on campus; about 3100 in residence halls.

Q. What is the speed of the connections?
A. Most computer connections on campus are 100 Mbs Ethernet connections. In the residence halls, connections are 10 Mbs ethernet.

Q. How accessible are computers for general student use if I don't have my own?
A. Approximately 150 SunRays, 85 Windows PCs, and 28 iMacs with Internet, email, and office productivity software are available to all students. Another 265 Windows PCs and 90 Macs with over 150 software applications are available to those who purchase ITSS full lab access. For more information, see http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/students/.

Q. Do the residence halls have labs or connections in each room?
A. There are no labs in the residence halls but every residence hall room or apartment has one 10 Mbs ethernet connection for each resident. For details (what students need, how to get access, etc.), see http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/resnet.

Q. Should I wait and buy a computer at UMD?
A. You are not required to buy computer hardware or software from UMD, but we do offer quality services through our campus computer store, the Computer Corner, and on-site warranty repair service through ITSS Maintenance. They can help you pick the best computer for your college or major. See http://umdstores.com/SiteText.aspx?id=712

Q. Does UMD have wireless networking on campus?
A. Most of the main UMD campus supports wireless access, including most classrooms, lecture halls, and study areas (library, coffee house, Kirby Plaza). An exception is the residence halls, where wireless access is limited to common spaces in all residence halls and apartments. See http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/computing/wireless/

Q. Can the cost of a computer or laptop be included in financial aid?
A. 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” information at: http://www.d.umn.edu/fareg/personal_computer.htm.

Q. What software is available to students?
A. A number of software packages are available for students for free or at reduced cost, including Symantec Anti-virus,  Windows XP or Vista, Microsoft Office, and Ruckus Music Service. For details, see http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/software/#student.

Contact the Information Technology Systems and Services
ITSS Help Desk, 218/726-8847
http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/

Contact the Office of Admissions
University of Minnesota Duluth
25 Solon Campus Center
1117 University Drive
Duluth, Minnesota 55812
http://www.d.umn.edu/admissions/
1-800-232-1339
218-726-7171