Computer Purchases

Purchasing a New Computer Prior to Welcome Week?

High Point University offers discounts to three websites. Dell and Mac offer a student discount when purchasing computers. Our software purchasing program is through a company called Varsity Buys.

Minimum Computer Recommendations:

Any computer purchased within the last two years will likely meet our minimum recommendations for accessing our campus network. If you are considering purchasing a new computer please review the following recommendations for your machine.

Operating System: macOS10.13 or newer or Windows 10 for PC
Processor: Intel Core i5 Processor or higher or AMD equivalent
Storage: 256 GB or larger
Memory: 8-16 GB RAM
Network: 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking
Other: Internal or external webcam, carrying case, headphones, microphone

All students have access to Microsoft Office 365 and 1 TB of cloud storage through the university. Many students find tablets, iPads, and other light-weight computers great for note taking, but they may not be sufficient for all assignments.

Majors within the following programs may have additional recommendations or requirements:

School of Art & Design

http://www.highpoint.edu/artdesign/interior-design-computer-requirements/

http://www.highpoint.edu/artdesign/computer-requirements/

http://www.highpoint.edu/graphicdesign/computer-requirements/

Nido R. Qubein School of Communication

http://www.highpoint.edu/communication/computerrecs/

Computer Science

http://www.highpoint.edu/computerscience/incoming/

Electrical and Computer Engineering

http://www.highpoint.edu/electrical-engineering/incoming/

http://www.highpoint.edu/computer-engineering/incoming/