School of Education

Computer Recommendation*

Note of advice: Please check your program's website for any additional technology requirements.

General Requirements

  • Wireless capacity
  • Webcam capabilities (built-in or purchased separately)

Recent Operating System

Windows

  • XP Professional
  • VISTA Ultimate**

Macintosh

  • OS 10.x

Productivity Software

  • Microsoft Office Suite 2007 Enterprise**
  • Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac**
  • Other software compatible with Microsoft Office products

Get Ready for Computing at Virginia Tech

Informative webpage on preparing to use computers and computing services at Virginia Tech

*No student will be denied admission to Virginia Tech based on inability to purchase a computer.

**Check student software distribution for drastically reduced prices on these pieces of software and others. Availability of software subject to change.