Personal Computing Specifications

The University of Saint Mary is committed to helping students excel in their studies and to be prepared for their future employment.

To reach these goals – both inside and outside of the classroom – the University of Saint Mary requires students to have a laptop. You may be able to use an iPad or Android device, but there will be occasions where you will need to take tests or create content on a device with a Microsoft or Macintosh operating system.

Beyond your studies here, you should know that regular exposure to, and use of, the latest in computer technology will better prepare you for the professional world. Today’s employers expect certain baseline competency with computers and common software applications, and many jobs will be out of your reach without computer experience. We intend to provide you with that experience, and to that end, the University of Saint Mary strongly encourages that all new students have a laptop when they begin their studies.

Students are responsible for providing their own laptops, but the University of Saint Mary will provide you with the latest Microsoft Office Suite, at no cost to you. Please note that your laptop must be able to run the latest version of Microsoft Office.

For a full list of other recommended specifications, please see the information below. For more information, please visit www.stmary.edu/technology or call the University of Saint Mary Help Desk at 913-758-6188.

Processor – Minimum i5 (i7 preferred)
Memory – Minimum 8 GB
Hard Disk – Minimum 250 GB (250 or 500 GB SSD preferred)
Networking – 10/100/1000 Network Card preferred
Wireless – 802.11g, n, or ac or MAC Airport Extreme
Operating System – Windows 10 or MAC OS Catalina
Support and Protection – Three year extended warranty plan with accidental damage protection recommended
Software – Microsoft Office or Microsoft Office for Mac
- The University of Saint Mary will provide students with access to download Microsoft Office products at no charge upon enrollment.