Computer Requirements
Many M State programs have specific computer requirements for enrolled students. Scroll down to find your program.
For programs without program-specific requirements, general computer requirements are listed below.
For all students, we recommend that your computer have a built-in webcam and microphone for virtual/distance classes.
M State laptop computers are reserved for students with barriers that prevent reliable access to a computer at home or on-campus. Please note M State laptop computers are provided on a temporary basis and these computers will need to be returned to M State at the end of the semester, or once student has reliable access to computer technology to complete course work. Please reach out to a social worker to determine your eligibility: M State social workers
General Computer Requirements
Intel Core i3 Processor Minimum; i5 Recommended
256 GB; Solid State Drive Recommended
8 GB Minimum;16 GB Preferred
Administrative Support
Intel Core i5 processor or higher
256 GB hard drive or larger
8 GB recommended
Architectural Drafting
Core i7 or equivalent, 4.0 GHz or greater
500GB with at least 128GB free disk space; Recommended: 512
16GB RAM or greater
Architectural Drafting and Design
Core i7 or equivalent, 4.0 GHz or greater
Required: 500GB with at least 128GB free disk space
16GB RAM or greater
Cisco Networking
Current generation processor to support virtualization
750 GB hard drive or larger
16 GB recommended; 8 GB accepted
Civil Engineering Technology
Core i7 or equivalent, 4.0 GHz or greater
Required: 500GB with at least 128GB free disk space
16 GB RAM or greater
Computer Programming
Intel Core i5/i7 OR AMD FX 8350 processor.
750 GB hard drive or larger.
16 GB recommended; 8GB accepted
Construction Management
Core i7 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or greater
Required: 500GB with at least 128GB free disk space
16 GB recommended; 8 GB accepted
Cybersecurity (AAS)
Core i7 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or greater
750 GB hard drive or larger
16 GB recommended; 8GB accepted
Cybersecurity (Certificate)
Intel Core i5/i7 OR AMD FX 8350 processor.
750 GB hard drive or larger
16 GB recommended; 8GB accepted
Design and Engineering Technology (AAS)
3.0+ GHz processor
256 or greater solid state drive (SSD)
16 GB or greater
Design and Engineering Technology (Diploma)
Core i7 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or greater
Required: 500GB with at least 128GB free disk space
16 GB recommended; 8GB accepted
Graphic Design (Certificate)
MacBook or MacBook Pro (recommended)
500+GB External HD
16 GB memory
Graphic Design (Diploma)
MacBook or MacBook Pro
500+GB External Hard Drive
16 GB Memory
Health Information Technology/Coding
Intel Core i5 processor or higher
256 GB
8 GB required
Information Technology (AAS)
Core i5/i7 OR AMD FX 8350 processor
750 GB hard drive or larger
16 GB recommended; 8 GB accepted
Information Technology (AS)
Intel Core i5/i7 OR AMD FX 8350 processor.
750 GB hard drive or larger
16 GB recommended; 8 GB accepted
Medical Office Assistant
Intel Core i5 processor or higher
256 GB hard drive or larger
8 GB recommended
Practical Nursing
Intel Core i5 processor or higher
256 GB hard drive or larger
8 GB recommended