Animal and Poultry Sciences
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
2025-26 Baseline Minimum System Requirements
For All Incoming Undergraduate Students
Platform
PC
Laptop (Chromebook not recommended)
Operating System
Windows 11 (64-Bit)
Processor Speed
Intel Core i-series (11th Gen or newer) or AMD Ryzen Series 6000 or newer
Memory (RAM)
16 GB or more
Storage
Minimum 500 GB SSD (Solid State Drive)
Webcam
Built-in or external with built in microphone (headset/earbuds recommended)
Wireless
Wi-Fi Capable
Warranty
3 Year on-site service support with accident damage coverage (4 Year is highly recommended)
Software
Software Suite*
*Students are required to purchase the Incoming Undergraduate Software Bundle through the Virginia Tech Software Service Center. See the Student Software Center for more information.
Included Products: Microsoft Windows Operating System with Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus
Platform: macOS and Windows
Eligibility: Valid while enrolled in undergraduate classes at Virginia Tech
Note: Office 365 Pro Plus can be downloaded and installed on up to five machines and Office mobile apps can be installed on up to five mobile devices.
Backup
Any backup method of choice including cloud-based services like Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive.
Contact
Morgan Brokken
540-231-6936
ansci@vt.edu