SeattleU students who choose to purchase a laptop for use during their time at the university need a laptop that will meet a variety of needs. Choosing the right one can be challenging, so we've compiled a list of specs that work across a variety of majors and departments.
IT Services recommends that laptop purchases include the following features:
When deciding between a PC and Mac, students may want to speak to their department to see if there are software requirements that will necessitate one or the other.
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Our model information for university issued computers is available as a point of reference. These models represent the devices used by faculty and staff on campus.
Some discounts are available to SeattleU students, faculty, and staff. A summary of these discounts is available through technical purchasing. Students looking into budget laptops should also keep in mind that utilizing the SeattleU virtual desktop will provide them with the same software available on university computers.
All SeattleU students are provided with a license for Office 365, which can be downloaded on up to 5 devices.