The following minimum requirements are based on security recommendations as well as the software and services used by our community. To avoid service disruptions make sure your devices are kept up to date with the most current operating system unless otherwise notified by ITS to delay a specific upgrade.
Minimum Operating System Requirements
Device
| Current
| Minimum
| Not Supported
(End-of-Life)
|
Mac Computer
| macOS 11.1 Big Sur
| macOS 10.14 Mojave
| macOS 10.13.6 High Sierra
(or lower)
|
Windows Computer
| Windows 10
| Windows 10
| Windows 8 (or lower)
|
Android Phone / Tablet
| Android 11
| Android 8.0 Oreo
| Android 7.1.2 Nougat (or lower)
|
iOS Phone / Tablet
| iOS 14.3
| iOS 14.0
| iOS 13.7 (or lower)
|
Minimum Computer Hardware Requirements
Laptop Program Requirements
Several academic majors require students to have department-specific laptop hardware and software tools used extensively within the departmental curriculum. If you are entering one of these departments please see the department specific recommendations on the Laptop Program page. Otherwise, you may follow the requirements listed above.
How do I check my device's operating system and hardware specifications?
Follow the directions provided by the device's manufacturer: