# Required Technology

**Source**: https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/undergraduate/required-tech/
**Parent**: https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/international-programs/

As a result of the changing landscape in higher education and the need for students to have the technology necessary to complete their assigned coursework, Texas A&M University will require all students to have an appropriate computer/device. Enrolled students are now required to purchase/own a computer to complement the course instruction. To ensure computers meet the demands of our degree programs, we have listed minimum specifications for the College.

## I’m an Undergraduate Student. What Do I Do?

Here are the minimum specifications for the College, along with more specific requirements for some majors. We recommend [contacting your advisor or department](https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/departments/) for any other requirements for devices, peripherals or applications that you may need to be successful in your academic career.

### What’s Required?

- Desktop or Laptop with the following minimum requirements:
  - Intel i5 12th Generation processor or equivalent
  - 16 GB of RAM
  - 512 GB storage system
  - Wifi capable
  - 13 Inch screen size
  - Discrete graphics card
  - Integrated Webcam
- Smartphone (for use in proctored testing for online courses) with the following minimum requirements:
  - Camera
  - Suitable data plan to support video streaming

As an alternative to the Smartphone, students may use a USB-based web camera with tripod or stand, capable of being used in similar fashion to the Smartphone for use in proctored testing associated with online courses.

#### Important Note for BAEN and AGSM Majors

- Laptop with the following minimum requirements:
  - Intel i7 processor
  - 16 GB of RAM
  - 512 GB storage system
  - WiFi capable
  - Discrete graphics card
  - Webcam
  - **AGSM ONLY** – *1 HDMI port, 2 USB ports*
- Smartphone (for use in proctored testing for online courses) with the following minimum requirements:
  - Camera
  - Suitable data plan to support video streaming

As an alternative to the Smartphone, students may use a USB-based web camera with tripod or stand, capable of being used in similar fashion to the Smartphone for use in proctored testing associated with online courses.