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.

Duo, RISD's 2FA program, requires both the access device and the authenticating device to meet the minimum requirements. This means the computer, web browser, or phone you are using to access Workday as well as the iOS or Android device used for the 2 factor authentication process. Duo will prompt you if a device is out-of-date or has reached end-of-life.

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.