Sports Media and Analytics

College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences

2024-25 Baseline Minimum System Requirements

For All Incoming Undergraduate Students

Platform

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)

Webcam

Built-in or external with built in microphone (headset/earbuds recommended)

Wireless

Wi-Fi Capable

Warranty

4 Year is strongly 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.

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.

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.