Laptop Recommendations for Tarleton Students
Mobility continues to change the way students and educators operate. This list should help you choose a device to power your academic journey at Tarleton State University. These computers balance performance, cost and expected life; any would prove a worthy assistant throughout a four-year degree plan.
Meta-Major
*Program areas within the meta-major that have higher computer technology standards than the rest of the programs in the meta-major.
| Meta-Major | Basic Recommendation | Preferred Recommendation | Mac |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Standard | High | Either |
| *Agriculture – Wildlife, Sustainability, and Ecosystem Sciences | High | High | PC Preferred |
| Behavioral Sciences | Standard | High | Either |
| Business | Standard | High | Either |
| *Business – Computer Information Systems | Standard | High | PC Preferred |
| Education | Standard | High | Either |
| Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology and Construction. | Platinum | Platinum | PC Preferred |
| Fine Arts | Standard | High | Either |
| *Fine Arts – Digital Media | High | Platinum | Either |
| Health Sciences & Human Services | Standard | High | Either |
| *Health Sciences & Human Services – Nursing | High | High | Either |
| Human Communication & Design | Standard | High | Either |
| Kinesiology / Human Performance | Standard | High | Either |
| Military & Civil Service | Standard | High | Either |
| *Science & Math – Geosciences | Standard | High | PC Preferred |
| Social Sciences | Standard | High | Either |
| Social Sciences – Geography and GIS | High | Platinum | Either |
Laptop Specifications
| attributes | standard | high | platinum | mac |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel i5 | Intel i7 | Intel Xeon or i9 | M2 |
| Minimum Ram | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Preferred Ram | 16 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| HD Capacity | 500 GB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 500 GB+ |
| Minimum HD | 7200 RPM | SSD (sata or nvme) | SSD (sata or nvme) | SSD |
| Preferred HD | SSD (sata or nvme) | SSD (sata or nvme) | SSD (sata or nvme) | SSD |
| Video | Any | Nvidia or AMD | Nvidia Quadro or AMD Fire | Any |
| Web Camera and Microphone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the potential advantages of having your own laptop?
- Laptops initiate new ways of learning: Mobility and connectivity are creating new kinds of learners who are more self-directed in their acquisition and sharing of knowledge, more inclined to collaborate and more reliant on feedback.
- Laptops are used to enrich learning experiences in and outside of the classroom, improve communication with your instructors and classmates and offer direct access to educational resources. As you use your laptop, you will build vital skills needed in today’s job market.
How can I be considered for financial aid to purchase a computer?
- For financial aid recipients, the purchase of a computer device can be considered in your cost of attendance.
- To request this, please complete the Request to Change Cost of Attendance form for Scholarships & Financial Aid. Submission of documentation does not guarantee additional aid will be awarded to you. In certain situations, you may not be eligible for additional funding.
Purchasing Information:
Degree Programs in Meta-Major
Degree Programs in Meta-Major
Frequently Asked Questions
Agriculture Meta-Major
- Agribusiness (BS)
- Agricultural Services and Development (BS)
- Agricultural Communications (BS)
- Animal Science (BS)
- Environmental Science (BS)
- Wildlife, Sustainability, and Ecosystem Sciences (BS)
Behavioral Sciences Meta-Major
- Psychology (BS)
Business Meta-Major
- Accounting (BBA)
- Economics (BS)
- Finance (BBA)
- Business (BAAS)
- General Business (BBA)
- Human Resources Management (BBA)
- International Business (BBA)
- Management (BBA)
- Marketing (BBA)
- Computer Information Systems (BBA)
- Computer Information Systems (BS)
Education Meta-Major
- Interdisciplinary Studies (BS)
- Child Development and Family Studies (BAAS)
- Child Development and Family Studies (BS)
Engineering, Industry, Manufacturing & Construction Meta-Major
- Civil Engineering (BS)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Electrical Engineering (BS)
- Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Mechanical Engineering (BS)
- Construction Science and Management (BS)
- Construction Science and Management (BAS)
- Industrial Technology (BS)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BS)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BAS)
- Manufacturing and Industrial Management (BAAS)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (BAS)
Fine Arts Meta-Major
- Art (BFA)
- Digital Media Studies (BS)
- Fashion Studies (BS)
- Music (BA)
- Music (BM)
- Performance (BM)
- Theatre (BFA)
Health Sciences & Human Services Meta-Major
- Histotechnology (AAS)
- Medical Laboratory Technology (AAS)
- Medical Laboratory Science (BS)
- Public Health (BS)
- Nursing (BSN)
- Social Work (BSW)
Human Communication & Design Meta-Major
- Communication Studies (BA)
- Communication Studies (BS)
- English (BA)
- Spanish (BA)
Kinesiology/Human Performance Meta-Major
- Kinesiology (BS)
Military & Civil Service Meta-Major
- Public Administration (BS)
- Criminal Justice (BS)
- Criminal Justice Administration (BAAS)
Science & Math Meta-Major
- Biology (BS)
- Biomedical Sciences (BS)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Geoscience (BS)
- Physics (BS)
- Mathematics (BS)
Social Sciences Meta-Major
- International Studies (BA)
- Legal Studies (BA)
- Political Science (BA)
- Political Science (BS)
- Geography and Geographic Information Systems (BS)
- History (BA)
- Sociology (BS)