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University Recommendations

General Recommendations for Students (on-campus and online)

PROCESSOR	2.1GHz Intel Core i3 or better
MEMORY	8GB+
STORAGE	250GB+
SOFTWARE	Windows: MS Office 365; Symantec Antivirus (Free)
Windows	Microsoft Windows 10
Mac	Mac OS 10.14 or higher
ACCESSORIES	16GB+ Flash Drive, Webcam, Microphone & Ethernet Cable

Click to See College Specific Recommendations.

Where Do I Go If My Computer Breaks?

The U of A Computer Store, located in the Garland Center across from the NW Quad. We are proudly certified to repair Apple & Dell systems here on campus.

Student Technology Information

Printing

All students are eligible for 700 one-sided black prints or an equivalent of $35.00 in printing per semester. The Arkansas Union Lab, Mullins Library Lab, Student Technology Lab, and JBHT Lab offer color printing. For more information, go to the ITS Printing website.

Antivirus/Security

Symantec AntiVirus is provided free-of-charge to U of A students, faculty, and staff. Those living in residence halls are required to install this software. ITS recommends antivirus for all computers on the university network. Download from the ITS software site.

Before you install Symantec AntiVirus

It is important to make sure you’ve uninstalled other antivirus software such as free trials or older versions of Symantec, Norton, McAfee, etc. before installing Symantec AntiVirus from the university.

Windows: Go to Programs and Features in the Control Panel to remove the old software.

Mac: In Applications, go to your existing antivirus software folder and use the Uninstaller to remove the software. If there is no Uninstaller, delete your antivirus software and its related folders.

Office 365 is privided FREE OF CHARGE(AN $80 VALUE) to U of A students, faculty and staff.
Download Office 365

Not sure what to do? Our Service Center can update your windows system with all the latest MS patches, remove conflicting software, load the campus antivirus for $39.00.

Tech Spot: General Access Computer Labs

Most campus computer labs offer both Dell and Apple units, as well as equipment checkout. All offer quota based laser printing.

Applications available include but are not limited to: MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Math & Statistical software, and AutoCAD.

Fall and Spring hours are listed below. For more information, visit the ITS Computer Labs site.

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY CENTER	Tech Lounge, Digital Media Lab, Gaming Studio, Team Room 3rd floor of the Student Union M-F 7AM to midnight; Sat 9AM to midnight; Sun 12PM to midnight (479) 575-8602
ARKANSAS UNION	M-F 8AM to midnight; Sat 2PM to midnight closed Sun (479) 575-8611
MULLINS LIBRARY	M-Th 7AM to 2AM; Fri 7AM to 11PM; Sat 10AM to 11PM; Sun 12PM to 2AM (479) 575-8611
GORDON MORGAN HALL	24-hour access for residents General Use Hours 6AM to 11PM (479) 575-5708
JB HUNT ROOM 253	M-F 7AM to 10PM; closed Sat and Sun (479) 575-8611
KIMPEL HALL 319	M-F 8AM to 5PM; closed Sat and Sun (479) 575-8611
U OF A BOOKSTORE	Mon - Fri 8AM to 6PM, Sat 10AM to 5PM & Sun 12PM to 5PM (479) 575-5414

Departmental Recommendations

J. William Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences

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Recommended computers

With most degrees, you will be fine following the general recommendations. However, for Art, Music, & Journalism majors it is recommended that you get a Mac.

» Apple or Dell that meets general recommendations.

Labs available in:

» KIMP 319, MAIN 205—Teaching Lab

For lab hours of operation, locations, and lab specific equipment contact: (479) 575-7512 or email arscsup@uark.edu

College of Education & Health Professionals

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Recommended computers

» Apple or Dell that meets general recommendations.

Labs available in:

» Peabody Hall 125, Grad Ed 351, Epley 118

For COEHP lab hours of operation, locations, and lab specific equipment call 479-575-6262, visit the College of Education and Health Professions lab site or email barticus@uark.edu

School of Law

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Recommended computers

» 1.6GHz Intel Core i5
» 8GB+ RAM
» 250GB+ Storage
» Dedicated Graphics Card
» Windows 10 or Mac OS 10.14 or newer

Fay Jones School of Architecture

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Recommended computers

You will need a computer capable of running Autocad and Adobe Design Standard for 5 years. Windows is required for CAD/CAM Programs. Mac owners are required to run Windows. Click here for details

» Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
» Intel XEON Processor
» Dedicated Graphics Memory (2GB or more)
» 16GB of RAM minimum
» 512GB Solid State Drive
» Available at the U of A Computer Store

Labs available in:

» Vol Walker Hall: VIZLab, Studio, Material Shop, Smart Media Center with equipment checkout, IDES Resource room

Plotting / Printing paid for with RazorBucks

For School of Architecture lab hours of operation, locations, IT support, and lab specific equipment visit the School of Architecture lab site or email archlabs@uark.edu for IT support.

Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, & Life Sciences

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Recommended computers

The Bumpers College is a Windows centric college. If you prefer a Mac, loading Windows is advised.
» Dell that meets general recommendations
» Apple with 8GB RAM + Windows

Labs available in:

AFLS B-108, HOEC 028, & POSC L101 with Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office. Visit the Bumpers Lab site to see entire software list, hours of operation and locations.

Contact: call (479) 575-3420 or email agritech@uark.edu

Sam M. Walton College of Business

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Recommended computers

Walton College is a Windows centric college. If you prefer a Mac, loading Windows is advised.

» Dell that meets general recommendations
» Apple with 8GB RAM + Windows

Labs available in:

» WCOB 112
» JBHT room 222/220 ISYS classes/majors only

For WCOB lab hours of operation, locations, and lab specific equipment visit the Walton Technology Center

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