Elon embraces a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) model and recommends that all students have a laptop computer for use in and out of the classroom.
Hardware requirements may vary based on a student's major. I
f students know their intended major, they should consult their school’s website to determine whether a specific laptop is recommended. If a student is unsure of their major, they can choose to bring or purchase a laptop based on these recommendations:
| Laptop Windows |
Laptop Macintosh |
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Intel Core Ultra 5/7, AMD Ryzen 5/7, or higher
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Apple M2 Processor or higher |
| 16 GB RAM or more |
16 GB RAM or more |
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512 GB SSD Hard Drive
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512 GB SSD Hard Drive
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| Windows 11 |
macOS Sequoia (version 15) or later is recommended
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| Wireless Card |
Wireless Card |
The university maintains a reliable wireless network and many students also choose to bring smartphones or tablets. Most devices connect to the network easily and include, but are not limited to, iOS, Android, and Windows devices. Elon does not recommend one particular laptop, tablet, or smartphone over another.
Elon establishes recommendations annually for each incoming class. Broad specifications are announced by mid-May for students entering in the fall of the next academic year.
Recommended laptop accessories:
- Additional power cord
- HDMI cable