Multimedia Journalism
College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
2024-25 Baseline Minimum System Requirements
For All Incoming Undergraduate Students
Platform
PC
Laptop
Mac
Laptop*
*MacBook Pro required. MacBook Air's are not acceptable.
Operating System
Windows 11 (64-Bit)
macOS 13 (or higher)
Processor Speed
Intel i7 or i9
Apple M3
Memory (RAM)
32 GB or higher
36 GB or higher
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 is strongly recommended
4 Year is strongly recommended
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 will be purchased through the department as a requirement. DO NOT purchase Adobe Creative Cloud before attending 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
8 GB discrete graphics memory.
Contact
Kimberly Garnand
540-231-7942
kimberlygarnand@vt.edu
For further details, see the School of Communication Computer Requirements page.