Recommended Laptops

Salve Regina offers recommended specifications for both Apple and PC laptops. These specifications are intended as a general guideline for students to perform their academic coursework under most circumstances. Students are encouraged to contact their department chair or program faculty for more details on specifications or requirements.

Apple Laptops

Recommended specifications: 13-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip, 16GB RAM and 512GB SDD storage.

Apple's education store allows students and their families, faculty and staff to purchase computers, software and select accessories at special prices. AppleCare+ for Mac extends coverage from your purchase date and may be considered for future peace of mind on damage and repairs.

PC Laptops

Recommended specifications: 14-inch display, i5 processor, 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage.

It is recommended that you look at business class models for more durability. Some distributors and manufacturers may have educational pricing with discounts. Extended warranties and accidental damage coverage may be considered for peace of mind and are available from most manufacturers.

Program-Specific Recommendations

• Majors in the Department of Business and Economics: Windows-based laptops are strongly recommended.
• Exploratory students who are considering majors in the Department of Business and Economics: Windows-based laptops are encouraged.
• Studio art majors: Macs are recommended but not required.

Other Devices

Smartphones, Chromebooks, iPads and other tablets are not recommended as your primary computing device.

Microsoft Office 365

Full-time students can download Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus for up to five personal machines. The package includes the basic elements students need to accomplish their work and tools to keep their computers safe and secure.