| 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 |
Using a Mac is a great experience. They are simple to use, portable, and have excellent battery life. Mac can run Windows, too. If you love your iPhone, chances are that you’ll love a Mac.
Many of the Dells that we carry come with 3 years of Complete Care. This protects your computer from accidental damage – drops and spills. In addition, some courses require Windows-only programs such as Microsoft Access.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
Windows is recommended for engineering students because some degrees will require the use of CAD programs. If running Windows on a Mac, click here for details. Each department may have specific hardware recommendations for incoming students. Please check with your future department to verify needs.
» Apple or Dell that meets general recommendations.
» 1.6GHz+ Intel Core i5 or better, 8GB+ RAM, 250GB+ Storage, Windows 10 64-bit
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
» Lab: ENGR 205, (479) 575-2351
Biomedical Engineering
» Lab: ENGR 205, kwhunter@uark.edu
Civil Engineering
» Lab: BELL 4133, (479) 575-4048 or cveghelp@uark.edu
Chemical Engineering
» Lab: BELL 2254, BELL 2277 (479) 575-7377 or hwatson@uark.edu
Computer Science / Computer Engineering
» Lab: JBHT 215, (479) 575-3822 or info@csce.uark.edu
Electrical Engineering
» Labs: BELL 3008 and ENGR 112, (479) 575-7472 or eleghelp@uark.edu
Freshman Engineering
» Lab: ENGR 337, (479) 575-6373 or lucyen@uark.edu
Industrial Engineering
» Lab: BELL 4128, BELL 4133, (479) 575-3547 or ineghelp@uark.edu
Mechanical Engineering
» Lab: MEEG 101, MEEG 211, (479) 575-4847 or askmeeg@uark.edu
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.
» 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
» Apple or Dell that meets general recommendations.
» 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
» 1.6GHz Intel Core i5
» 8GB+ RAM
» 250GB+ Storage
» Dedicated Graphics Card
» Windows 10 or Mac OS 10.14 or newer
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
» 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.
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
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
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
» 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
Virtual desktop technology provides remote access to apps, as well as a reliable and secure user experience in computer labs. Visit Virtual Desktops page for more information and access request.
Boot Camp is built in to your Mac. It lets you choose to boot your computer with your Mac OS partition or your Windows partition. Boot Camp is ideal for running applications that are graphics intensive. Running Windows via Boot Camp on your Mac is required for architecture students and is recommended by Engineering degrees that use CAD.
What you’ll need:
Parallels is an app that lets you run Windows on your Mac without rebooting. It’s simple to install and is recommended for students who just need to run non-intensive applications like MS Office for Windows.
What you’ll need:
The U of A Computer Store Can Install Windows for You.
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