The Gene and Linda Voiland School of
Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering
Undergraduate Programs
Computer Requirement
Effective Fall semester, 2011, all Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering undergraduate and graduate students are required to either purchase or have access to a laptop computer capable of running modern office productivity software (Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, or Google Documents) and Remote Desktop Connection. At a minimum, the systems should therefore meet the following specifications:
Operating System
- Windows 11
Processor Architecture
- Intel Core i5 or i7, gen. 7 or newer
- Equivalent AMD processor
Memory
- Minimum 12 GB of RAM
Hard Drive
- 500 GB or better
- SSD Preferred
Software
- Matlab at WSU
- PDF viewer
- Virus protection software
Student Computer Discounts
- Apple – Up to 15% discount
- Microsoft – Save 10% or more
[Last updated 04/2024]