Be sure to review the minimum and recommended requirements below so that the laptop you choose is the right one for your schoolwork.
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.
Windows
| Feature | University Minimum Requirements | Olin Business School Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | +i5 or AMD equivalent | i5 or i7 |
| RAM | 8 GB minimum | +8 GB |
| Graphics | Integrated graphics | n/a |
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Hard Drive | + 256 GB SSD | +256 GB SSD |
| Display | n/a | n/a |
| Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless |
| Other | Webcam+mic 3-year warranty | +8 GB USB flash drive Webcam Headset and mic 3-year warranty |
This Model Meets 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
| Feature | University Minimum Requirements | Olin Business School Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | + i5 | +i7 8th gen |
| RAM | +8 GB | 16 GB |
| Graphics | n/a | n/a |
| OS | Currently supported macOS version | Most recent macOS version |
| Hard Drive | 256 GB SSD | 512 GB SSD |
| Display | n/a | n/a |
| Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless |
| Other | Two USB-C Webcam+mic 3-year warranty | Two USB-C Webcam Headset and mic 3-year warranty |
This Model Meets the University Minimum Requirements
Mac
The 13″ MacBook Pro meets all of the WashU minimum requirements. It can be purchased from the WashU Campus Store.