Specific Requirements for Certain Majors
Some colleges have more specific computer and technology requirements. Below are programs with specific requirements at time of publication. For all other programs, DoIT recommends that you bring a current computer that runs a fully updated version of a current OS, such as Windows 11 or macOS 12 or later.
Where to buy?
Students can get discounted pricing on Apple and Dell! Apple discounts are available at your nearest Apple Store or online at Apple.com. Dell computer discounts are available online via Dell.com. Computers may also be purchased with student pricing at the Kent State University Bookstore.
The College of Architecture and Environmental Design
www.kent.edu/caed/computing_internal/computer-requirements
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering
https://www.kent.edu/cae/college-aeronautics-and-engineering-computer-recommendations
The College of Business Administration
https://www.kent.edu/business/computer-requirement
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication
www.kent.edu/jmc/technology-requirements
The College of Nursing
nursing.kent.edu/laptop
The School of Visual Communication Design
www.kent.edu/vcd/vcd-required-computer-purchase
The School of Fashion Design and Merchandising
www.kent.edu/fashion/laptop-requirement