Laptops are required for taking exams and other coursework and must meet the minimum requirements listed below. Students who do not have a laptop that meet the minimum requirements and need financial assistance purchasing a device may contact the Financial Aid Office to discuss options.
The PNWU Help Desk is able to provide minimal assistance with personally-owned devices; a warranty and online backup service is highly recommended for students.
We recommend the Dell PNWU store for purchasing personal devices. Educational discounts, accessories, and PNWU-selected devices are available.
Networking
Min: 802.11g wireless card, USB Ethernet adapter (like this one)
Recommended: 802.11ac wireless card
Screen Size
13″ or higher
Operating Systems
Windows-based devices: Windows 10 or 11
Apple Mac devices: MacOS 11 (Big Sur) or above
Accessories
HD webcam (typically built-in)
microphone (typically built-in)
Processor
Min: Core i5
Recommended: Core i5 or i7
Memory
Min: 8gb RAM
Recommended: 16gb RAM
Hard Drive
Min: 120gb
Recommended: 250-500gb, Solid State Drive (SSD)
Required software that will be provided or discussed during student orientation
- Microsoft Office 365
- Anti-Virus Software – Mac or Windows
- PaperCut printing client
- Examplify secure testing client
- Adobe Acrobat Reader & Adobe Flash (latest versions)
Recommended accessories
- Warranty: 3 year parts and labor, on-site
- Laptop Privacy Screen (example)
- Online backup service for data backup in case your laptop fails.
- A password manager to store your passwords in an encrypted vault.
- Personal printer for ease of printing from home. There are student printers available on campus, but a quota is assigned.
Contact Information
help@pnwu.edu
509-249-7777
IT Support Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00am–5:00pm
Butler-Haney Hall
BHH 105, 200 University Parkway
Yakima, WA 98901