Brigham Young University: recommended laptop specification

No — this is a recommendation, not a requirement. Brigham Young University publishes a suggested configuration: 4GB RAM. You are not obliged to buy a machine that matches it.

💡 Recommended only. Brigham Young University publishes this as guidance. An existing laptop that does the job is usually fine — do not buy a new machine on the strength of this page alone.

The published specification

Memory (RAM): At least 4GB of RAM. BYU's full sentence is: "Generally, a computer with at least 4GB of RAM that can run Microsoft Office (or equivalent) is sufficient for college classes."

Also listed on the same page

The machine must be able to run Microsoft Office or an equivalent. BYU adds that some majors require specific hardware beyond this baseline and directs students to their college advisement centre before buying.

Source

Taken from Brigham Young University's own published page: https://fye.byu.edu/tech-free-software. Verified 2026-08-25. Specifications change every intake, so confirm against that page before you buy.

Laptops for Brigham Young University students

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Brigham Young University’s published figure (4GB RAM) is below what current laptops ship with, so this is a general search rather than a match to it — the published figure is quoted above — listings change and this page does not track stock or price.

Packing for Brigham Young University

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

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