Class of 2027
All undergraduate students in the Pamplin College of Business are expected to have a laptop or tablet. Tablets are acceptable as they have capabilities beyond a normal laptop and offer excellent in-class note taking and searching utilities.
Any Laptop or Tablet Computer
- Windows 11 (64-Bit)
- Intel Core i-series (11th Gen or newer) or AMD Ryzen (6000 Series)
- Memory: 16 GB Ram (or more)
- Hard Drive: Minimum: 500 GB SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Webcam: Built-in or external with built in microphone (headset/earbuds recommended)
Additional Recommendations
- Any backup method of choice including cloud-based services like Google Drive.
- Warranty – 3 years parts and labor on-site.
4 years is preferred if available.
Windows on Apple Computers
If you have an Apple computer, you will need to run Windows OS for certain business software. This can be done various ways. Check out Windows on Mac for more information
Any Laptop or Tablet Computer
- macOS 13 (or higher)
- M2 chip
- Memory: 16 GB Ram (or more)
- Hard Drive: Minimum 500 GB SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Webcam: Built-in or external with built in microphone (headset/earbuds recommended)
Additional Recommendations
- Any backup method of choice including cloud-based services like Google Drive.
- Warranty – 3 years parts and labor on-site.
4 years is preferred if available.
Windows 11
Virginia Tech Undergraduate Software Package
- Microsoft Office 365
- Windows 11 Operating System
Pamplin College of Business Software Package
- Microsoft Visio 2022
- Microsoft Project 2022 Professional
- SAS JMP Pro
macOS 12+
Virginia Tech Undergraduate Software Package
- Microsoft Office 365
Windows is Required on Apple Computers
If you have an Apple computer, you will need to run Windows OS for certain business software. This can be done various ways. Check out Windows on Mac for more information
Windows 11
Virginia Tech Undergraduate Software Package
- Microsoft Office 365
- Windows 11 Operating System
Pamplin College of Business Software Package
- Microsoft Visio 2022
- Microsoft Project 2022 Professional
- SAS JMP Pro