We would recommend a laptop for portability as most students use laptops and the campus has extensive wireless network coverage. We do not have any specific recommendations on students’ computers; however, most all typical and specialty engineering software are PC based.  With respect to brand and specifications, it depends on students’ personal preferences as to what machine to buy.

We have computer labs with the specialized engineering software, but our software licenses generally not allow us to give it out to students. Students will typically use the computer labs for any specialized engineering software. Any class that requires the use of specialized software will have lab time scheduled in one of our computer labs either in person or remotely.