The University recommends the following types of computers:

Windows 7 - Recommended Configuration

• At least a 2.0 GHz dual core processor (RMU IT recommends Intel Core i5 or higher)
• At least 3 GB memory
• 160 GB or larger hard drive
• Support for DirectX9 graphics
• At least 256 MB of graphics memory
• Any 10/100/1000 Ethernet adapter
• Windows 7 Home Premium or higher operating system
• Anti-Virus Software (Resident Students - Download for free)
• Any 802.11 b/g/n wireless adapter (RMU IT recommends the "n" wireless adapter)
• Microsoft Office 2010 - Home and Student Edition
• Hardware protection plan or extended warranty
• A laptop would be strongly recommend for portability

MacBook Pro Recommended Configuration
(Apple computers are recommended for students in the Media Arts degree program)

• Intel Quad Core i5 2.4 GHz or higher processor
• At least 4 GB of memory
• 500 GB or larger 7200 RPM hard drive
• Mac OS X Lion or higher operating system
• Microsoft Office Mac 2011 - Home and Student Edition
• Apple-Care Protection Plan is highly recommended
• Anti-Virus Software (Resident Students - Download for free)

New iMac/Desktop Recommended Configuration
As of  Summer 2012, any shipping iMac model is recommended. The base model includes:

• Screen Size: 21.5"
• 2.5 GHz Intel i3 Processor
• 4 GB of memory
• 500 GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
• Graphics Card: ATI Radeon HD 6750M with 512 MB of GDDR5 memory
• Mac OS X Lion or higher operating system
• Microsoft Office Mac 2011 - Home and Student Edition
• Apple-Care Protection Plan is highly recommended
• Wired full-size keyboard & mouse option is recommended for longevity
• Anti-Virus Software (Resident Students - Download for free)