Computer Guidelines

South Texas College of Law does not have a laptop requirement and does not recommend any specific manufacturer or model.

Suggested Hardware:

Below are the minimum and recommended hardware configurations for a PC or Mac desktop or notebook computer:

We recommend a computer with a minimum Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon processor running at a speed of 1.8 GHz or better, 2-4 GB of memory, 80+ GB SATA hard drive, DVD+/-RW (DVD Burner); 256MB graphic processor; a 10/100 Ethernet connection; and, for notebooks: an 802.11g wireless Ethernet connection.

Suggested Software:

Operating System:
Windows XP or newer
Mac OS X or newer

Antivirus Software:
Symantec (Norton), McAfee or like antivirus software. Also suggest a malware program such as Spybot or Malware Bytes.

Web Browser:
Internet Explorer or Firefox

Email Client:
Email access is web-based through your web browser.

Word Processing Software:
Microsoft Office 2007 or 2010/ Mac Office 2008 or 2011.

Computer Purchasing Programs:

DISCLAIMER:  Purchases made utilizing this program are between Dell or Apple and the purchaser.  The College does not recommend nor endorse Dell or Apple products.  Dell has agreed to offer discounts up to 12% depending on model and options.  However, the College does not guarantee any prices or discounts offered by Dell through this program.  The purchaser is encouraged to comparison shop other manufacturers and vendors.  Apple offers discounted pricing for all students attending higher education institutions at its online “Apple Store for Education.”