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Windows devices are recommended for academic coursework unless another device is specified by the academic program. Dell devices can be purchased directly through the Member Purchase Portal at a discounted rate. Students will need to create an account and complete the purchase using their Ferris.edu email address to qualify for the discounted pricing. IT Services has provided recommendations for technical specifications below.
Recommended for email, Microsoft Office, Internet use, lightweight software applications (i.e. Adobe Reader, iTunes).
Recommended for programs using Adobe Creative Cloud applications, Autodesk applications, and other graphic intense applications, i.e. game design software.
Shipping times vary by device and specifications.
*Please check with your academic program to confirm any special requirements concerning hardware and software. Chromebooks and similar browser-based computers do not meet this standard.
**All personal computers will provide this by default. If your computer is owned by your employer or other entity, you may not have an Administrator account.
If an academic program requires or a student desires to purchase an Apple device, these can be purchased directly through the Apple Education Store at a discounted rate. Students will need to complete the purchase using their Ferris.edu email address to qualify for the discounted pricing. IT Services has provided recommendations for technical specifications below.
Only recommended if the academic program suggests or requires macOS. Good for email, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint ONLY), Internet use, lightweight software applications (i.e. Adobe Reader, iTunes).
Only recommended if the academic program suggests or requires macOS. For programs using resource intensive software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk (see Mac-compatible applications), and game design applications, IT Services strongly suggests verifying the applications required are compatible with macOS.
Estimated shipping is approximately 2-3 weeks.
*Please check with your academic department to confirm Operating System requirements as they may use programs which specifically require either Windows or Mac. Chromebooks and similar browser-based computers do not meet this standard.
**All personal computers will provide this by default. If your computer is owned by your employer or other entity, you may not have an Administrator account.
Chromebooks provide a low-cost computing device solution; however, these are not recommended by the University at this time. While it is possible to install the Microsoft Office mobile apps from the Google Play Store or use the Office applications online through a web browser, these versions will not be as robust as the full desktop Office application. Google’s operating system cannot run Windows software and is limited by what is available for download in the Google Play Store. Furthermore, Respondus Lockdown Browser is known to have issues and students with Chromebooks who need to take a quiz using the Lockdown Browser would need to seek a different device to use for these quizzes.