Multimedia Journalism
College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
2025-26 Baseline Minimum System Requirements
For All Incoming Undergraduate Students
Platform
PC
Laptop (Chromebook prohibited)
Mac
Macbook Pro Laptop (no Macbook Air)
Operating System
Windows 11 (64-Bit)
macOS 13 or higher
Processor Speed
Intel Core i7 or i9
M4 PRO Processor inside a MacBook PRO Laptop
Memory (RAM)
32 GB or more
24 GB or more
Storage
Minimum 1 TB SSD (Solid State Drive)
Minimum 1 TB SSD (Solid State Drive)
Webcam
Built-in or external with built in microphone (headset/earbuds recommended)
Built-in or external with built in microphone (headset/earbuds recommended)
Wireless
Wi-Fi Capable
Wi-Fi Capable
Warranty
4 year next day on-site service
4 year next day on-site service
Software
Software Suite*
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.
AND
Adobe Creative Cloud is purchased in class. DO NOT PURCHASE before attending classes as Adobe provides our students a large discount, ordering information is provided in class.
Backup
Any backup method of choice including cloud-based services like Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive.
Any backup method of choice including cloud-based services like Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive.
Additional Requirements
PC users should include 6 GB Discrete Graphics Memory
Contact
Kimberly Garnand
540-231-7942
kdickers@vt.edu