Auburn University: laptop requirements

Yes — a conforming laptop is required. Auburn University (Harrison College of Pharmacy) publishes a minimum specification students are required to meet.

📌 This is a requirement, and it is college-specific. It binds the Harrison College of Pharmacy, not necessarily every Auburn University student — check your own program before buying.

The published specification

Operating system: Windows: "Windows 11". Apple/Mac: "MacOS 26 (Tahoe) or newer". The page adds: "Our academic environment only supports Mac and Windows operating systems."

Processor: Windows: "64-bit Intel Core i5 or higher (no ARM processors, e.g. Snapdragon)". Apple/Mac: "Apple M1 or higher"

Memory (RAM): Windows: "16 GB or higher". Apple/Mac: "8 GB or higher"

Storage: Windows and Apple/Mac: "250 GB SSD or higher"

What this specification rules out

ARM processors are explicitly excluded on the Windows side ("no ARM processors, e.g. Snapdragon"). Only Mac and Windows operating systems are supported.

Also listed on the same page

"Camera and Microphone (integrated or separate component)"; "HDMI or USB-C display ports"; "Install Palo Alto GlobalProtect (VPN Client) from AU Install website"; Microsoft Office 365 (noted as provided free to AU enrolled students)

Source

Taken from Auburn University's own published page: https://pharmacy.auburn.edu/oit/laptop.php. Verified 2026-08-25. Specifications change every intake, so confirm against that page before you buy.

Laptops that meet this specification

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Packing for Auburn University

A laptop is one line on a longer list. See the full Auburn University dorm packing list for bedding, storage and the rest of move-in.

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