Technology Requirements

To ensure your ability to actively engage in your Newhouse coursework, you must have access to:

• A computer less than four years old with at least 16GB memory and 512GB storage.
• Minimum operating system: macOS Ventura (13.x) or later, Windows 10 (64-bit) version 22H2 (or later) or Windows 11.
• A portable hard drive, 1TB or larger, SSD type drives are highly encouraged.
• A smart phone less than four years old with a working camera and microphone.

Note: Students who enroll in production-level courses (Augmented/Virtual Reality, Photography, Design, Video Editing, Visual Effects, Animation, Cinematography) tend to have portable laptops equipped with 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD and a higher-end GPU.

If you are purchasing a new computer, we encourage you to invest in the manufacturer’s extended warranty coverage to ensure phone support and repair service options.

We also recommend obtaining insurance coverage for personal property and any equipment in your possession.