The laptops and specifications listed on this page are good, general recommendations for any incoming undergraduate student coming to Washington University in St. Louis.
Some schools and programs require you to be able to run certain software packages, so they may have additional computer requirements. To ensure you buy the laptop that’s the best fit for your program please visit the page for your school.
Purchasing Options
Both Apple and Windows laptops can be purchased from the WashU Campus Store’s e-commerce site, which can ship your order.
WashU requires that you purchase a 3 year warranty with your laptop. Learn More.
University Minimum Requirements
| Feature | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | +i5 or AMD equivalent | i5 or i7 |
| RAM | 8 GB minimum | 8 GB |
| Graphics | Integrated graphics | n/a |
| OS | Windows 10 | Currently supported macOS version |
| Hard Drive | 256 GB SSD | 256 GB SSD |
| Display | n/a | n/a |
| Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless |
| Other | Webcam+mic | Two USB-C Webcam+mic |
These Meet the University Minimum Requirements
Windows
The Dell Inspiron 15 5000 meets all of the WashU minimum requirements. It can be purchased from the WashU Campus Store.
Mac
The 13″ MacBook Pro meets all of the WashU minimum requirements. It can be purchased from the WashU Campus Store.