Loyola University Chicago: laptop requirements

Yes — a conforming laptop is required. Loyola University Chicago (Engineering program students) publishes a minimum specification students are required to meet.

The published specification

Operating system: "Windows-Based System" — "Engineering requires a Windows-based laptop, as a Mac will not interface with all hardware and software within our curriculum. Engineers in industry use Windows-based laptops."

Processor: "Intel Core i5, i7, i9, Ultra 5, Ultra 7, Ultra 9, or equivalent"

Memory (RAM): "Minimum 16 GBytes"

Storage: "Minimum 256 GBytes"

What this specification rules out

Macs — "a Mac will not interface with all hardware and software within our curriculum".

Also listed on the same page

"Misc: USB Ports, Adapter to connect to external video source"

Source

Taken from Loyola University Chicago's own published page: https://www.luc.edu/engineering/faqs/ — stated for Not stated on the page.. 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 Loyola University Chicago

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

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