• Windows Laptop Requirements
• MacBook Laptop Requirements
• Suggested Laptop Manufacturers

Below is some information to assist with your computer purchase decision. The following points should be noted:

• Students who are taking business courses (including both degree and certificate programs) should invest in a Windows computer as many applications are only available for Windows.
• Students who are enrolled in the School of Contemporary Arts may want to consider an Apple computer such as a MacBook, as many of the applications for this program are Mac-based.
• For all other students aside from those mentioned above, either a Windows or Mac laptop would be sufficient.
• Certain majors such as the sciences, math, computer science, animation, video editing, and other computer-intensive fields should consider a computer that meets or exceeds the recommended “High-end” column below.
• Many laptop manufacturers offer educational discounts for students. See Suggested Laptop Vendors section below for links directly to the vendor discount pages.

Note: In many cases, Chromebooks do not support the same applications as Windows and Mac laptops. As a result, we do not recommend the purchase of a Chromebook for students currently.

If you have any additional questions regarding a laptop purchase, please contact the Ramapo IT helpdesk at helpdesk@ramapo.edu.

Windows Laptop Requirements

Updated July 17, 2024