Please Note: While UCA strongly recommends that each student own a Personal Computer, it is not required for admission to the University
Laptops
| Processor Type | Intel Core or AMD Athlon |
| Processor Speed | Any |
| Standard RAM | 4 G |
| Hard Drive Capacity | 120 GB+ |
| Optical Storage | DVD+/-RW |
| Display Size | Any |
| Operating System | Windows 7 |
| Communications, wired | Integrated ethernet adapter |
| Communications, wireless | Integrated wireless adapter supporting 802.11 B/G/N |
Desktops
| Processor Type | Intel Core or AMD Athlon |
| Processor Speed | Any |
| Standard RAM | 1 GB |
| Hard Drive Capacity | 120 GB+ |
| Optical Storage | DVD+/-RW |
| Operating System | Windows 7 |
| Communications, wired | Integrated ethernet adapter |
| Video Adapter | Any |
Software
- Microsoft Office 2007 Professional, Microsoft Office 2003 Professional
- Virus Protection (Norton or McAfee)
- Personal Firewall
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- WinZip
- WSFTP
- RealAudio Player
- QuickTime Player
Suggested Options
- 512 MB USB Thumb Drive
- 3 Year Warranty
- Accidental Damage Protection
Additional Recommendation Information
- UCA utilizes a campus-wide wireless network. This allows for internet access from most locations on campus. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this connectivity with mobile computers.
- Windows XP Home is compatible with most applications. However, Information Technology and Computer Science majors should strongly consider using Windows XP Professional.
- USB wireless adaptors are not recommended. Many USB wireless adapters are incompatible with UCA’s wireless network. UCA does not recommend adapter brands but most PCI, Mini-PCI, and PCMCIA adapters seem to work well.
- Routers, wireless access points and other student provided networking devices are not authorized since they frequently interfere with others use of the campus network.